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derrick in Latin

derrick in Latin is tollēnō — derrick means a tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.

derrick in Latin

tollēnō
noun
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.

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 Latin?

"derrick" in Latin is tollēnō. 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 Latin, "derrick" is tollēnō.

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