Derrick word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "derrick" word

[noun] a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
[noun] a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

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\Der"rick\, n. [Orig., a gallows, from a hangman named Derrick. The name is of Dutch origin; D. Diederik, Dierryk, prop. meaning, chief of the people; cf. AS. pe['o]dric, E. Theodoric, G. Dietrich. See {Dutch}, and {Rich}.] 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. {Derrick crane}, a combination of the derrick and the crane, having facility for hoisting and also for swinging the load horizontally.
\Der"rick\, n. (Mining) The pyramidal structure or tower over a deep drill hole, such as that of an oil well.

See also: crane | frame | framework | framing |

Related terms: antenna tower, barbican, belfry, bell tower, campanile, colossus, column, crab, crane, cupola, dome, erector, fire tower, forklift, gantry crane, hoist, hydraulic tailgate, jack, jackscrew, lantern, lever, lift, lifter, lighthouse, martello, martello tower, mast, minaret, monument, obelisk, observation tower, pagoda, pilaster, pillar, pinnacle, pole, pylon, pyramid, shaft, skyscraper, spire, standpipe, steeple, stupa, tackle, television mast, tope, tour, tower, turret, water tower, windlass, windmill tower

The fun area, different aproach to word »derrick«

Let's analyse "derrick" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: KCIRRED. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . .-. .-. .. -.-. -.-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: derrick: 5 + 9 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: derrick: 4 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 3 + 2 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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