name · noun · verb · 9 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈdɛɹɪk/
rhymes with -ɛɹɪk
homophone: Derek
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CMU ARPABET:D EH1 R IH0 K
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
name
Meaning 1
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Derek.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
name
Meaning 2
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
noun
Meaning 3
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
noun
Meaning 4
A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: oil derrick
Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
An executioner responsible for hanging convicts; a hangman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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6
verb
Meaning 6
To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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7
verb
Meaning 7
To remove (a pitcher).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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8
noun
Meaning 8
a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
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Broader terms: crane
9
noun
Meaning 9
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: framework
History
Etymology
Named after British executioner Thomas Derrick, who invented the framework arrangement commonly known by this name to aid in the conduct of executions. First use appears c. 1600 in the publication Ballad Death Earl Essex.
Across languages
Translations
43 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Bulgarian:
кран
(kran)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Bulgarian:
поде́мник
(podémnik)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Catalan:
puntal
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Chinese Mandarin:
起重機 /起重机
(qǐzhòngjī)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Czech:
vrtná rěž
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Danish:
lossebom
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Danish:
ladebom
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Danish:
svingbom
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Finnish:
nostokurki
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Ladebaum
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Lademast
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Kranbaum
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Kranmast
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Montagekran
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Ladekran
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Derrickkran
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Drehkran
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
German:
Lastkran
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Latin:
tollēnō
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Polish:
bom
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Russian:
кран
(kran)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Russian:
подъёмная стрела́
(podʺjómnaja strelá)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Russian:
подъёмник
(podʺjómnik)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Russian:
подъёмный кран
(podʺjómnyj kran)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Spanish:
machina
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Spanish:
cabria
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Tagalog:
bintag
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Turkish:
maçuna
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Ottoman Turkish:
ماچونه
(maçuna)
— device used for lifting and moving large objects
Bulgarian:
сонда́жна ку́ла
(sondážna kúla)
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Chinese Mandarin:
鑽井架 /钻井架
(zuànjǐngjià)
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Chinese Mandarin:
鑽塔 /钻塔
(zuàntǎ)
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Danish:
boretårn
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Finnish:
öljynporaustorni
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
German:
Bohrturm
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Norwegian Bokmål:
boretårn
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Norwegian Bokmål:
borerigg
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Polish:
wieża wiertnicza
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Portuguese:
torre de perfuração
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Russian:
вы́шка
(výška)
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Russian:
бурова́я вы́шка
(burovája výška)
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Spanish:
torre petrolera
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
Spanish:
torre penetracional
— framework constructed over a mine or oil well
