noun🔗ShareHebevorrichtungen, KräneA device that is used for lifting and moving large objects."The construction workers used derricks to lift the heavy steel beams into place on the new building. "Die Bauarbeiter benutzten Kräne, um die schweren Stahlträger an ihrem Platz im neuen Gebäude zu befestigen.devicemachinetechnologyindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBohrtürmeA framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes."The oil company used several derricks to drill for oil in the remote location. "Die Ölfirma nutzte mehrere Bohrtürme, um an dem abgelegenen Ort nach Öl zu bohren.structuretechnologyindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHenkerA hangman."The old derrick was known throughout the school for his cruel jokes. "Der alte Henker war in der ganzen Schule für seine grausamen Witze bekannt.personjoblawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Derrick heben, aufziehenTo hoist with, or as if with, a derrick."The construction crew derricked the heavy steel beams into place on the new skyscraper. "Das Bauunternehmen hob die schweren Stahlträger mit einem Derrick an ihren Platz im neuen Wolkenkratzer.technologymachineindustryChat 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
