noun🔗Share起重机，井架 A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects."The construction crew used a derrick to lift the heavy steel beams into place. "建筑队用起重机把沉重的钢梁吊装到位。machinedeviceindustrybuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share井架, 钻塔 A 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. "高耸的井架耸立在油井上方，准备将管道缓缓放入地底深处。architecturetechnologyindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share刽子手， 绞刑执行人 A hangman."Historical accounts often referred to the executioner as the "derrick" because it was his grim job to operate the hanging device. "历史记载中，刽子手常常被称为“绞刑架”，因为执行绞刑、操作绞刑装置是他们令人毛骨悚然的职责。personjobhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share起重，吊起。 To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick."Workers had to derrick the heavy steel beams into place during the bridge construction. "工人们在桥梁建设期间不得不使用起重机将沉重的钢梁吊装到位。technologynauticalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share撤换，换下。 To remove (a pitcher)."The manager decided to derrick the starting pitcher after he gave up three runs in the first inning. "第一局丢了三分后，教练决定撤换先发投手。sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
