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Word: Derrick
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century (denoting a hangman, also the gallows): from Derrick, the surname of a London hangman
ˈdɛrɪk
a kind of crane with a movable pivoted arm for moving heavy weights, especially on a ship.
Short Definition:kind of crane with movable pivoted arm for moving heavy weights
the framework over an oil well or similar boring, holding the drilling machinery.
Short Definition:framework over oil well or similar boring, holding drilling machinery
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