Derrick and Rig

Derrick

Derrick noun - A simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom.
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Synonyms for Derrick

Rig and derrick are semantically related. in crane topic. In some cases you can use "Rig" instead a noun "Derrick".

Rig

Rig noun - A horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers.
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Synonyms for Rig

Derrick and rig are semantically related. You can use "Derrick" instead a noun "Rig".

Nearby Word: rigging

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  • Film / Man of Steel A look away from the central action in the derrick dropping scene aboard the oil rig will show that although Supes can hold the tower from dropping, the I-beams beneath his feet are bending from the weight.
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