Derricked: meaning, definitions and examples

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derricked

 

[ ˈdɛrɪkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

equipment usage

To derrick means to use a derrick, which is a type of crane used to lift and move heavy objects. This term is commonly used in construction and shipping industries where heavy lifting is a regular requirement. The verb can also indicate the action of operating the derrick to position or load materials. Often, the operation requires skill and safety measures to prevent accidents during lifting operations.

Synonyms

hoist, lift, raise

Examples of usage

  • They derricked the load onto the ship.
  • The workers derricked the beams into place.
  • He derricked the heavy equipment safely.
  • They derricked the supplies onto the freight train.

Translations

Translations of the word "derricked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derrickado

🇮🇳 डेरिक किया हुआ

🇩🇪 mit einem Derrick ausgestattet

🇮🇩 derek

🇺🇦 деррикований

🇵🇱 dźwignięty

🇯🇵 デリックされた

🇫🇷 élevé par un derrick

🇪🇸 elevado por un derrick

🇹🇷 dereklik

🇰🇷 더리크된

🇸🇦 مرفوع بواسطة رافعة

🇨🇿 zvedený jeřábem

🇸🇰 zdvihnutý žeriavom

🇨🇳 由起重机提升的

🇸🇮 dvignjen z dvigalom

🇮🇸 lyftur með krana

🇰🇿 кранмен көтерілген

🇬🇪 დერიკით აწვდილი

🇦🇿 dəriklə qaldırılmış

🇲🇽 elevado por un derrick

Etymology

The word 'derrick' originated from the 17th century, named after a noted executioner, Derick, who was known for hanging criminals. The term initially referred to a type of gallows. Over time, it evolved in meaning and was associated with the crane-like apparatus used for lifting heavy materials and the act of lifting itself. The derrick as machinery appears in various fields such as construction, mining, and shipping. The design and functionality of derricks have diversified, leading to various types such as the cantilever derrick, which became a vital tool in industrial processes. While it retains its association with lifting, the term reflects the advancements in equipment and techniques used in construction and material handling.