derrick

[ der-ik ]

/ ˈdɛr ɪk /

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noun

Machinery. a jib crane having a boom hinged near the base of the mast so as to rotate about the mast, for moving a load toward or away from the mast by raising or lowering the boom.

Also called oil derrick. the towerlike framework over an oil well or the like.

a boom for lifting cargo, pivoted at its inner end to a ship's mast or kingpost, and raised and supported at its outer end by topping lifts.

verb (used with or without object)

Machinery. luff.

Origin of derrick

Originally a hangman, the gallows, after the surname of a well-known Tyburn hangman, circa 1600

Words nearby derrick

derogate, derogative, derogatory, deromanticize, derp, derrick, Derrida, derrière, derring-do, derringer, derris

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Example sentences from the Web for derrick

“After the withdraw, they realized that firefighter Craig-Lewis was missing,” said Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer.
The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter|Christopher Moraff|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Derrick, now 22, was also diagnosed with ADHD at a young age.
The Woman Who Stopped a School Shooting|Caitlin Dickson|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tuff cared for Derrick and his older sister, LaVita, while working two or three jobs at a time.
The Woman Who Stopped a School Shooting|Caitlin Dickson|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Derrick “Pimp Snooky” Avery was sent away for 20 years in 2010.
FBI Sting Rescues 105 Kids, Nabs 159 Pimps—But What About the Johns?|Michael Daly|July 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST

“Derrick Thompson told police officers that he did not feel threatened by Mr. Pak and his actions,” he said.
Guns in America, Ctd.|David Frum|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Derrick had promised that he would initiate his friend into all the details of the business, and look after him generally.
Derrick Sterling|Kirk Monroe
A quartermaster, summoned from the forecastle, hoisted a block and tackle to a derrick.
His Unknown Wife|Louis Tracy
It was a man in native dress whose eyes held for Derrick an odd, half-familiar fascination.
Rosa Mundi and Other Stories|Ethel M. Dell
He held out a grubby paw and shook the now very much embarrassed Derrick by the hand.
The Woman's Way|Charles Garvice
Derrick stepped aside into the hall and returned with his hat in his hand.
That Lass O' Lowrie's|Frances Hodgson Burnett

British Dictionary definitions for derrick

derrick

/ (ˈdɛrɪk) /

noun

a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom

the framework erected over an oil well to enable drill tubes to be raised and lowered

verb

to raise or lower the jib of (a crane)

Word Origin for derrick

C17 (in the sense: gallows): from Derrick, name of a celebrated hangman at Tyburn

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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释义	derrick [ der-ik ] / ˈdɛr ɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR derrick ON THESAURUS.COM noun Machinery. a jib crane having a boom hinged near the base of the mast so as to rotate about the mast, for moving a load toward or away from the mast by raising or lowering the boom. Also called oil derrick. the towerlike framework over an oil well or the like. a boom for lifting cargo, pivoted at its inner end to a ship's mast or kingpost, and raised and supported at its outer end by topping lifts. verb (used with or without object) Machinery. luff. Origin of derrick Originally a hangman, the gallows, after the surname of a well-known Tyburn hangman, circa 1600 Words nearby derrick derogate, derogative, derogatory, deromanticize, derp, derrick, Derrida, derrière, derring-do, derringer, derris Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for derrick “After the withdraw, they realized that firefighter Craig-Lewis was missing,” said Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer. The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter\|Christopher Moraff\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Derrick, now 22, was also diagnosed with ADHD at a young age. The Woman Who Stopped a School Shooting\|Caitlin Dickson\|January 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Tuff cared for Derrick and his older sister, LaVita, while working two or three jobs at a time. The Woman Who Stopped a School Shooting\|Caitlin Dickson\|January 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Derrick “Pimp Snooky” Avery was sent away for 20 years in 2010. FBI Sting Rescues 105 Kids, Nabs 159 Pimps—But What About the Johns?\|Michael Daly\|July 30, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “Derrick Thompson told police officers that he did not feel threatened by Mr. Pak and his actions,” he said. Guns in America, Ctd.\|David Frum\|December 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Derrick had promised that he would initiate his friend into all the details of the business, and look after him generally. Derrick Sterling\|Kirk Monroe A quartermaster, summoned from the forecastle, hoisted a block and tackle to a derrick. His Unknown Wife\|Louis Tracy It was a man in native dress whose eyes held for Derrick an odd, half-familiar fascination. Rosa Mundi and Other Stories\|Ethel M. Dell He held out a grubby paw and shook the now very much embarrassed Derrick by the hand. The Woman's Way\|Charles Garvice Derrick stepped aside into the hall and returned with his hat in his hand. That Lass O' Lowrie's\|Frances Hodgson Burnett British Dictionary definitions for derrick derrick / (ˈdɛrɪk) / noun a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom the framework erected over an oil well to enable drill tubes to be raised and lowered verb to raise or lower the jib of (a crane) Word Origin for derrick C17 (in the sense: gallows): from Derrick, name of a celebrated hangman at Tyburn Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to derrick machine, rig, lift, hoist
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derrick

noun

verb (used with or without object)

Origin of derrick

Words nearby derrick

Example sentences from the Web for derrick

British Dictionary definitions for derrick

noun

verb

Word Origin for derrick

Words related to derrick