derrick

See also Derrick

English

Etymology

Derived from the name of British executioner Thomas Derrick, who invented the framework arrangement commonly known by this name to aid in the conduct of executions.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈdɛɹɪk/

  Rhymes: -ɛrɪk

Noun

Wikipedia derrick (plural derricks)

1. A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects
2. A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

Translations

device used for lifting and moving large objects

• Bulgarian: кран (bg) (kran) m, подемник (bg) (podemnik) m
• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 起重機 (cmn), 起重机 (cmn) (qǐzhòngjī)

• Finnish: nostokurki (fi)
• Russian: кран (ru) (kran) m

framework constructed over a mine or oil well

• Bulgarian: сондажна кула (bg) (sondažna kula)
• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 鑽井架 (cmn), 钻井架 (cmn) (zuànjǐngjià), 鑽塔 (cmn), 钻塔 (cmn) (zuàntǎ)

• Finnish: poraustorni (fi)
• Russian: вышка (ru) (vyška) f