Derrick Definition & Meaning
derrick
- noun
- a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
- a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
"Derrick" in song lyrics
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"the derrick"
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"gale derrick"
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"different ways to spell derrick"
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Words that rhyme with derrick
Usage tips for "derrick"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does derrick mean?
- a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
- What part of speech is derrick?
- Derrick is a noun.
- How many definitions does derrick have?
- Derrick has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).