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wieża wiertnicza — meaning in English

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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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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