EGAVE

derrick

About 0.85 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
  2. noun A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.
  3. noun An executioner responsible for hanging convicts; a hangman.
  4. verb To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.
  5. verb To remove (a pitcher).

Similar words

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Often followed by

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Word family

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