How to pronounce derrick
American English pronunciation
DAIR-ik
- IPA
- /ˈdɛɹɪk/
- Syllables
- DAIR · ik (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What derrick means
A crane with a long arm, or the tower over an oil well
In a sentence: A tall derrick stood over the oil well, lowering long pipes into the ground.
Where it comes from: It comes from the name of Thomas Derrick, a man who lived in England around 1600. His name was first given to a tall wooden frame, and later to lifting cranes.
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