derricks

UK
/ˈdɛrɪks/
US
/ˈdɛrɪks/
derricknoun

derricks

pl

derricks
pl
UK
/ˈdɛrɪk/
US
/ˈdɛrɪk/
Traducciones
The oil rig was equipped with a large derrick for drilling.
Нефтяная вышка была оснащена большим дерриком для бурения.
Traducciones adicionales
подъёмный кран
буровая вышка
Definiciones
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

derricks

derricked
Past Simple
derricked
Past Participle
derricking
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛr.ɪk/
US
/ˈdɛr.ɪk/
Definiciones
To hoist, lift, or move (something) by means of a derrick.
The workers derricked the engine parts onto the platform.
derrickadjective
Definiciones
Relating to, using, or intended for a derrick.
The rig was equipped with new derrick cables.