Derrick

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛrɪk/

Definitions of derrick

noun a type of crane typically used in construction or oil drilling operations

Example Sentences

A1 The derrick was used to lift heavy objects at the construction site.

A2 The workers climbed up the derrick to reach the top of the oil rig.

B1 The derrick collapsed due to strong winds during the storm.

B2 The engineers inspected the derrick for any signs of wear and tear.

C1 The derrick operator carefully maneuvered the crane to place the equipment in position.

C2 The maintenance crew conducted regular checks on the derrick to ensure its safety and efficiency.

Examples of derrick in a Sentence

formal The oil company used a derrick to extract crude oil from the ground.

informal The workers climbed up the derrick to fix the equipment.

slang I can't believe he climbed that derrick without any safety gear!

figurative She felt like a derrick, holding up the weight of the entire project on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of derrick

• past tense: derricked
• plural: derricks
• comparative: more derrick
• superlative: most derrick
• present tense: derricks
• future tense: will derrick
• perfect tense: have derricked
• continuous tense: is derricking
• singular: derrick
• positive degree: derrick
• infinitive: to derrick
• gerund: derricking
• participle: derricked

Origin and Evolution of derrick

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'derrick' is believed to have originated from the name of a hangman named Thomas Derrick in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of gallows or framework used for executions, the term 'derrick' evolved to describe a type of crane or hoist used in construction and maritime activities.