derricking

der·rick

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-ik]
- /ˈdɛr ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-ik]
- /ˈdɛr ɪk/

Definitions of derricking word

noun derricking Machinery. a jib crane having a boom hinged near the base of the mast so as to rotate about the mast, for moving a load toward or away from the mast by raising or lowering the boom. 1
noun derricking Also called oil derrick. the towerlike framework over an oil well or the like. 1
noun derricking a boom for lifting cargo, pivoted at its inner end to a ship's mast or kingpost, and raised and supported at its outer end by topping lifts. 1

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derricking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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