a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
"The crew spent all morning adjusting the derrick after realizing it had shifted during the recent storm."
a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
"The old oil rig featured a rusty derrick, its heavy lifting tackle swaying gently from the wooden boom as workers prepared to raise the next load."
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
"The workers positioned the heavy steel beam on the derrick before slowly lowering it into place."
To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.
"The captain ordered the crew to derrick the heavy crate onto the deck before the storm hit."
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Derek.
"The new hire introduced himself as Derrick during the morning meeting."