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Meaning ofderrickin English

derrick

us//ˈdɛrɪk//uk//ˈderɪk//

Pluralderricks
Past Tensederricked
Participle Verbderricking
Third Person Singularderricks

Definitions

Noun
1. a device for lifting large objects; construction equipment
  The construction team used a derrick to lift the heavy steel beam.
2. a framework over a mine or well; for drilling
  A derrick was erected over the oil well to facilitate drilling operations.
Verb
1. to hoist with a derrick; lift heavy loads
  The crew had to derrick the massive concrete block into place.
2. to remove a pitcher; baseball term
  In baseball, the manager decided to derrick the tired pitcher from the game.

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