Look up: Derrick

1. 
   Derrick
   A derrick is a lofty, portable, crane-like structure used on land and water for lifting enormous loads. They were invented in 1857 by Bishop for raising sunken vessels.
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/nol.php
   
   
2. 
   Derrick
   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.
   Found on http://www.britishempire.co.uk/glossary/
   
   
3. 
   derrick
   [n] - a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered 2. [n] - a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
   Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio
   
   
4. 
   Derrick
   Metal tower above a well the purpose of which is to lift and lower tubes and tools into the well.
   Found on http://www.anson.co.uk/oilfield_glossary
   
   
5. 
   derrick
   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. The substructure is an assembly of heavy beams used to elevate the derrick and provide space to install blowout preventers, casingheads, and so forth. Because the standard derrick must be assembled piece by piece, it has largely been replaced by the mast, which can be lowered and raised without disassembly.
   Found on http://www.workover.co.uk/og/d.htm
   
   
6. 
   Derrick
   Metal tower erected vertically above a well for the purpose of lifting and lowering tubes and tools into the well.
   Found on http://www.contractorsunlimited.co.uk/gl
   
   
7. 
   Derrick
   The tower-like structure that houses most of the drilling controls.
   Found on http://www.ukooa.co.uk/ukooa/glossary.cf
   
   
8. 
   derrick
   A device for hoisting and lowering loads,having a boom pivoted at its heel,the head of which may be swung(within the limits imposed by the heel pivot and/or the operating machinery)in a horizontal or a vertical plane.The boom may be slewed into any position by means of guys as desired.The operating machinery is fixed to the ship`s structure and is independent of the boom. Category: agriculture,...
   Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
   
   
9. 
   Derrick
   Der'rick noun [ Orig., a gallows, from a hangman named Derrick . The name is of Dutch origin; Dutch Diederik , Dierryk , prop. meaning, chief of the people; confer Anglo-Saxon peódric , English Theodoric , German Dietrich . See Dutch , and Rich .] A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, with suitable tackle for hoi ...
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/44
   
   
10. 
    Derrick
    Der'rick noun (Mining) The pyramidal structure or tower over a deep drill hole, such as that of an oil well.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/44
    
    
11. 
    derrick
    noun a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?
    
    
12. 
    Derrick
    A `derrick` is a lifting device composed of one mast or pole which is hinged freely at the bottom. It is controlled by (usually 4) lines powered by some such means as man-hauling or motors, so that the pole can move in all 4 directions. A line runs up it and over its top with a hook on the end, like with a crane. It is commonly used in docks and onboard ships. Some large derricks are mounted on dedicated vessels, and are often known as `floating ...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrick
    
    
13. 
    Derrick
    • (n.) A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights, as stones in building. • (n.) The pyramidal structure or tower over a deep drill hole, such as that of an oil well.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning
    
    
14. 
    derrick
    apparatus with a tackle rigged at the end of a beam for hoisting and lowering. Its name is derived from that of a famous early 17th-century hangman ... [2 related articles]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/34
    
    
15. 
    Derrick
    Derrick is a English boy name. The meaning of the name is `Ever Powerful Ruler` Where is it used? The name Derrick is mainly used In English.How do they say it elsewhere? Deryck ( In English (Modern) )Derick ( In English) Derek ( In English) Theodoric ( In Ancient Germanic) From Old English. Derrick appears In 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 267. The n
    Found on http://i-am-pregnant.com/names/boys/Derr
    
    
16. 
    derrick
    derrick: see crane.
    Found on http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A09124