derrick

UK
/ˈdɛrɪk/
US
/ˈdɛrɪk/

Übersetzungen

derricksubstantiv
derricks
Pl.
UK
/ˈdɛrɪk/
US
/ˈdɛrɪk/
The oil rig was equipped with a large derrick for drilling.
Нефтяная вышка была оснащена большим дерриком для бурения.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
буровая вышка
подъёмный кран
derrickverb
derricked
Präteritum
derricked
Partizip Perfekt
derricking
Gerundium
UK
/ˈdɛr.ɪk/
US
/ˈdɛr.ɪk/
derrickadjektiv
Attributive use: ‘derrick boom’, ‘derrick rope’, etc.

Definitionen

derricksubstantiv
A framework or tower that supports a drill over a deep hole.
The oil company erected a derrick to begin drilling for oil in the desert.
A type of crane with a movable pivoted arm for lifting heavy weights, especially on ships.
The shipyard used a derrick to lift the heavy cargo onto the deck of the vessel.
A gallows or framework for execution by hanging (historical).
In the 17th century the criminal was taken to the derrick on Tyburn Hill.
derrickverb
To hoist, lift, or move (something) by means of a derrick.
The workers derricked the engine parts onto the platform.
derrickadjektiv
Relating to, using, or intended for a derrick.
The rig was equipped with new derrick cables.