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derricks, plural;
  1. A kind of crane with a movable pivoted arm for moving or lifting heavy weights, esp. on a ship

  2. The framework over an oil well or similar boring that holds the drilling machinery

  1. a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
  2. a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
  3. A derrick is a lifting device composed of one mast or pole which is hinged freely at the bottom. It is controlled by lines (usually four of them) powered by some means such as man-hauling or motors, so that the pole can move in all four directions. ...
  4. Derrick is a German TV series produced by Telenova Film- und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector (Oberinspektor) Stephan Derrick (Horst Tappert) and his loyal assistant Inspector (Kriminalhauptmeister) Harry Klein (Fritz ...
  5. Derricks may refer to: *Anthony Derricks (born 1976), a former Arena Football League defensive specialist/k.o. ...
  6. A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects; A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes
  7. Lifting equipment on board a conventional vessel for loading and discharging cargo, consisting of a post attached to the deck and an inclined spar.
  8. A frame tower that supports the drill equipment used to find oil and natural gas in the earth.
  9. Derricks seen in a dream, indicate strife and obstruction in your way to success.
  10. A wooden or steel structure built over a wellsite to provide support for drilling equipment and a tall mast for raising and lowering drillpipe and casing; a drilling rig.
  11. Usually a non-mobile tower equipped with a hoist, but may be used as a synonym for a crane.
  12. Metal tower erected vertically above a well for the purpose of lifting and lowering tubes and tools into the well.
  13. A type of fixed crane that is creepily named after an executioner because of its resemblance to a gallows; a derrick is used mainly on docks to lift heavy objects.
  14. The tower-like structure that houses most of the drilling controls
  15. A ship-mounted crane used to lift cargo on and off a ship.
  16. A single spar, supported by stays and guys, to which a purchase is attached, used to unload vessels, and for hoisting.
  17. A steel tower placed over a well which supports the drill string during drilling operations.
  18. Naval A hangman named Derrick in the time of Queen Elizabeth I used to hang his `victims' from a spar fitted with a purchase and topping lift. This gave to the lifting appliance the name now generally used.
  19. A hoisting device, usually made up of a guyed mast, a boom hinged to it, and pulley ropes.
  20. A machine, usually driven by manual or steam engine power in the 19th century, that is used to raise a weight such as a slab of bluestone. There are lifting derricks and loading derricks. (Du Mond)
  21. a large load bearing structure, usually of bolted construction. In drilling, the standard derrick has four legs standing at the corners of the substructure and reaching to the crown block.
  22. A device for hoisting and lowering heavy weights, cargo, stores, etc
  23. Tower constructed to lift and position the drilling string and piping over the well bore. Includes machinery for turning the drilling bit.
  24. Any device for digging or boring of a new well for the purpose of exploring for, developing or producing oil, gas or other hydrocarbons, or for the purpose of injecting gas, water or any other fluid or substance into the earth.
  25. was a crew member of the Queen Anne's Revenge, during the search for the Fountain of Youth.