derrick

n. the tall metal frame built over an oil well to hold the drilling equipment.

n. the framework constructed over an oil well or similar boring to support the drilling machinery and pipes.

“The workers spent all day repairing the derrick at the new oil field.”

“The silhouette of the oil derrick stood out against the sunset, marking the location of the newly discovered petroleum reserve.”

Technical

n. a type of crane used for moving heavy objects on ships or at building sites.

n. a hoisting apparatus employing a tackle rigged at the end of a beam.

“The ship used a derrick to lift the heavy cargo onto the dock.”

“Engineers utilised a specialized derrick to position the steel girders during the bridge's construction phase.”

Technical

v. to lift or move something using a derrick machine.

v. to hoist or manipulate an object using a derrick apparatus.

“They had to derrick the heavy engine out of the boat for repairs.”

“The crew managed to derrick the equipment onto the platform despite the high winds and choppy seas.”

Technical

v. in baseball, to take a pitcher out of the game.

v. to remove a pitcher from the mound during a game.

“The manager decided to derrick the pitcher after he gave up three runs.”

“After the starter struggled in the fourth inning, the coach had no choice but to derrick him in favour of a relief pitcher.”

American English · Informal · Slang