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Meaning of derrick
A device with a pivoting arm used for lifting and moving heavy objects.
Etymology of derrick
The word "derrick" originated in the 17th century, named after Thomas Derrick, an English executioner who invented a type of gallows with a pivoting beam.
Historically, the term referred to a type of gallows or a device used for lifting heavy objects, and over time its meaning expanded to include various types of cranes and lifting devices.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A device with a pivoting arm used for lifting and moving heavy objects, typically in a construction or industrial setting.
- * A tower or structure that supports such a device.
Usage Examples
- The construction team used a derrick to lift the heavy steel beams into place.
- * The oil rig was equipped with a large derrick for drilling and extracting oil.
Antonyms
hand tool
manual device
simple machine
non-mechanical device
unpowered equipment
primitive tool
basic instrument
non-technical gadget
uncomplicated apparatus
non-industrial equipment
low-tech device
unsophisticated mechanism
non-automatic machine
labor-intensive device