Vocabulary Entry

derrick

|noun • verb

noun

A type of framework or tower designed for raising and lowering tools or equipment, often used in the drilling or construction industry.

Example Sentences

"The derrick was positioned above the drilling site to lift heavy machinery."

"We watched the operators control the derrick as they prepared for the excavation."

"Safety measures were implemented around the derrick to prevent accidents."

verb

Example Sentences

"They derricked the load carefully to avoid damaging the equipment."

"The team derricked the materials up to the higher levels of the building."

"Please ensure that we derrick safely as we lift the heavy beams."