Derrick Meaning in English
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التعريف
A derrick is a tall framework or tower used for lifting heavy objects, especially in construction or for drilling oil and gas wells.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mainly used in technical, engineering, and oil industry contexts. As a noun, not commonly used in everyday conversation. 'Oil derrick' is a common phrase, as is 'construction derrick'. Not to be confused with 'crane' (the broader machinery category).
جمل نموذجية
The workers built a derrick to help lift the heavy equipment.
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The oil company used a large derrick for drilling the new well.
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A derrick stands tall above the drilling site.
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They had to dismantle the old derrick before installing the new one.
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From a distance, the derrick looked like a giant metal skeleton against the sky.
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Don’t go near the derrick while it’s operating — it can be dangerous.
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