noun🔗ShareGrúa, aparato de elevaciónA device that is used for lifting and moving large objects."The construction crew used a derrick to lift the heavy steel beams into place. "El equipo de construcción usó una grúa para levantar las pesadas vigas de acero en su lugar.machinedeviceindustrybuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTorre de perforación, derrickA 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. "El alto derrick se alzaba sobre el pozo petrolero, listo para bajar tuberías a las profundidades de la tierra.architecturetechnologyindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerdugoA hangman."Historical accounts often referred to the executioner as the "derrick" because it was his grim job to operate the hanging device. "Los relatos históricos a menudo se referían al verdugo como el "verdugo" porque era su sombrío trabajo operar el dispositivo de ahorcamiento.personjobhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIzar con una grúaTo hoist with, or as if with, a derrick."Workers had to derrick the heavy steel beams into place during the bridge construction. "Los trabajadores tuvieron que izar las pesadas vigas de acero con una grúa durante la construcción del puente.technologynauticalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRelevarTo remove (a pitcher)."The manager decided to derrick the starting pitcher after he gave up three runs in the first inning. "El mánager decidió relevar al lanzador abridor después de que permitiera tres carreras en la primera entrada.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
