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derrick in German

derrick in German is Derrickkran, Drehkran, Kranbaum — derrick means a tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.

derrick in German

Derrickkran
noun
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
Drehkran
noun
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
Kranbaum
noun
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
Kranmast
noun
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
Ladebaum
noun
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
Ladekran
noun
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
Bohrturm
noun
A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

What does "derrick" mean?

  1. noun A tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.
    "The oil derrick towered over the flat plain."
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derrick in a sentence

  • The oil derrick towered over the flat plain.
  • A crane derrick hoisted the container onto the ship.

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What is "derrick" in German?

"derrick" in German is Derrickkran, Drehkran, Kranbaum. derrick means: A tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.

How do you use "derrick" in a sentence?

Example: "The oil derrick towered over the flat plain." In German, "derrick" is Derrickkran, Drehkran, Kranbaum.

Are there other ways to say "derrick" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "derrick": Derrickkran, Drehkran, Kranbaum, Kranmast, Ladebaum, Ladekran.

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