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1 derrick
'derik1) (an apparatus like a mechanical crane for lifting weights: The ship was unloaded, using the large derricks on the quay.) kran, lastebom2) (a tower-like structure that holds the drill over an oil well.) boretårnlastebom--------lossebomsubst. \/ˈderɪk\/1) løftekran2) ( sjøfart) kranbom, lossebom, lastebom, derrik(kran)3) ( over oljebrønn) boretårn, oljetårn -
2 boom
I 1. bu:m noun(a sudden increase in a business etc: a boom in the sales of TV sets.) oppsving, høykonjunktur2. verb(to increase suddenly (and profitably): Business is booming this week.) gå så det suserII 1. bu:m verb((often with out) to make a hollow sound, like a large drum or gun: His voice boomed out over the loudspeaker.) dundre, drønne, runge2. noun(such a sound.) drønnoppsvingIsubst. \/buːm\/1) (gymnastikk, sjøfart, også ved fløting) bom2) ( også derrick boom) kranarmIIsubst. \/buːm\/1) drønn, dundring, brak2) (dyp) klokkeklangIIIsubst. \/buːm\/1) (kraftig) oppsving, boom, høykonjunktur2) (voldsom) reklameIVverb \/buːm\/1) drønne, dundre, runge, la drønne, la runge2) reklamere for, hausse opp, drive frem, agitere for3) tale med rungende røst4) ( om næringsliv e.l.) øke sterkt, vokse sterkt, blomstre, få oppsving, ha høykonjunktur5) ( om tømmer) fløte, flyteboom out la drønne, la dundre si med rungende stemme
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derrick — ► NOUN 1) a kind of crane with a movable pivoted arm. 2) the framework over an oil well, holding the drilling machinery. ORIGIN originally denoting a hangman, also the gallows: from Derrick, the surname of a 17th century London hangman … English terms dictionary
derrick — der‧rick [ˈderɪk] noun [countable] 1. a type of crane, used especially for loading and unloading ships 2. a tall tower built over an oil well, used to raise and lower the drill: • a massive oil derrick * * * derrick UK US /ˈderɪk/ noun [C] … Financial and business terms
derrick — noun Etymology: obsolete derrick hangman, gallows, from Derick, name of 17th century English hangman Date: circa 1752 1. a hoisting apparatus employing a tackle rigged at the end of a beam 2. a framework or tower over a deep drill hole (as of an… … New Collegiate Dictionary
derrick — noun a) A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects b) A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes … Wiktionary
Derrick — noun variant spelling of Derek … Wiktionary
derrick — noun (C) 1 a tall machine used for lifting heavy weights, used especially on ships 2 a tall tower built over an oil well to raise and lower the drill 1 (1) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
derrick post — noun : king post 2 … Useful english dictionary
derrick — UK [ˈderɪk] / US noun [countable] Word forms derrick : singular derrick plural derricks 1) a type of crane used for lifting things onto and off ships 2) a tall tower built over an oil well that is used for raising and lowering the drill (= the… … English dictionary
derrick — [ dɛrɪk] noun 1》 a kind of crane with a movable pivoted arm. 2》 the framework over an oil well, holding the drilling machinery. Origin C17 (denoting a hangman, also the gallows): from Derrick, the surname of a London hangman … English new terms dictionary
derrick — /ˈdɛrɪk / (say derik) noun 1. any of various devices for lifting and moving heavy weights. 2. the tower like framework over an oil well or the like. 3. a crane, usually stationary, carrying lifting tackle at the end of a boom or jib. –verb (t) 4 …
derrick — der|rick [ derık ] noun count 1. ) a type of CRANE used for lifting things onto and off ships 2. ) a tall tower built over an OIL WELL that is used for raising and lowering the DRILL (=the tool that makes the hole in the ground) … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
