noun🔗ShareHebevorrichtung, KranA device that is used for lifting and moving large objects."The construction crew used a derrick to lift the heavy steel beams into place. "Die Bauarbeiter benutzten einen Kran, um die schweren Stahlträger an ihren Platz zu heben.machinedeviceindustrybuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBohrturm, FördergerüstA framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes."The tall derrick stood over the oil well, ready to lower pipes deep into the earth. "Der hohe Bohrturm stand über der Ölquelle und war bereit, Rohre tief in die Erde zu senken.architecturetechnologyindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHenkerA hangman."Historical accounts often referred to the executioner as the "derrick" because it was his grim job to operate the hanging device. "Historische Berichte bezeichneten den Henker oft als "Henker", weil es seine düstere Aufgabe war, das Hängegerät zu bedienen.personjobhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufrichten, hebenTo hoist with, or as if with, a derrick."Workers had to derrick the heavy steel beams into place during the bridge construction. "Die Arbeiter mussten die schweren Stahlträger während des Brückenbaus anheben.technologynauticalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuswechselnTo remove (a pitcher)."The manager decided to derrick the starting pitcher after he gave up three runs in the first inning. "Der Manager entschied sich, den Startwerfer auszuwechseln, nachdem er im ersten Inning drei Runs zuließ.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
