noun🔗ShareA device that is used for lifting and moving large objects."The construction crew used a derrick to lift the heavy steel beams into place. "machinedeviceindustrybuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "architecturetechnologyindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hangman."Historical accounts often referred to the executioner as the "derrick" because it was his grim job to operate the hanging device. "personjobhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hoist with, or as if with, a derrick."Workers had to derrick the heavy steel beams into place during the bridge construction. "technologynauticalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove (a pitcher)."The manager decided to derrick the starting pitcher after he gave up three runs in the first inning. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
