подемник — meaning in English

English meaning

• derrick noun A tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.
• hoist verb To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
• lift verb To raise something to a higher position.
• purchase verb To buy something by paying money for it.

Senses

подемник is used for these senses in English:

• derrick A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
• hoist Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
• lift Permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically.
• purchase The apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and (in nautical terminology) the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle.

hoist — full definition

1. verb To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
2. verb Informal: to steal.
3. noun A device used for lifting heavy loads.

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