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n. A machine for hoisting and moving heavy objects, consisting of a movable boom equipped with cables and pulleys and connected to the base of an upright stationary beam.

n. A tall framework over a drilled hole, especially an oil well, used to support boring equipment or hoist and lower lengths of pipe.

n. A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects

n. A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

n. A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, and usually pivoted at the base, with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights, such as stones in building.

n. The pyramidal structure or tower over a deep drill hole, such as that of an oil well (also called an oil derrick .

n. An apparatus for lifting and moving heavy weights.

n. The overhead framework used in drilling the holes for oil-wells, and which remains in place after the boring is completed and the drilling machinery is removed.

n. a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom

n. a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

"The only access is either by helicopter or hoisted by a derrick from a boat small enough to maneuver close inshore."

derricking    derricks   

crane    framework   

ginderrick    floating derrick    guy-derrick    stiff-leg derrick    hauling derrick   

Carrick    Derek    Derick    Deryck    Eric    Erick    Erik    Garrick    Herrick    Homeric   

drogue    purposes    wrecker    bigamist    forklift    aroun'    yisterday    windlass    red-crowned