derrick
noun[C]
engineeringspecializeduk/ˈder.ɪk/us/ˈder.ɪk/atypeofcrane(= amachinewith apartlike anarm), used formovingthings on and offships
(港口装卸货物的)长臂吊车,长臂起重机![picture of derrick picture of derrick](https://dictionary.cambridge.org//images/thumb/derric_noun_002_10394.jpg?version=5.0.287)
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atowerabove anoilwell thatsupportsthedrill(= themachinefor making aholein theground)
(钻井)井架,钻塔![picture of derrick picture of derrick](https://dictionary.cambridge.org//images/thumb/derric_noun_002_10395.jpg?version=5.0.287)
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