wieża wiertnicza — meaning in English

English meaning

• derrick noun A tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.

Senses

wieża wiertnicza is used for these senses in English:

• derrick A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.
• oil rig A rig, consisting of platform and machinery, used to drill for oil and other petroleum products like natural gas.

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