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derrick

noun

/ˈdɛrɪk/

Meaning

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.

tower, crane, hoist, rig, scaffold

ground, base

oil derrick, drilling derrick, derrick crane

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a pe...

a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person.

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.