derrick

/ˈdɛrɪk/
noun
  1. A tall framework or tower used for lifting heavy equipment, especially on an oil rig or a ship.
    • A large derrick on the ship lifted the cargo containers onto the dock.
    • The construction crew used a derrick to hoist steel beams into place.
    • The oil workers climbed the derrick to check the drilling equipment.
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