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Derrick

usgb/ˈderɪk/Volume
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Oil Industry

'Derrick' is commonly used in the context of oil extraction and is essential terminology there.

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When visiting the oil fields, you can see many derricks reaching towards the sky.
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Ship Operations

On ships, 'derrick' refers to the lifting equipment for cargo and is vital for maritime logistics.

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The cargo ship's derrick was busy offloading containers at the dock.
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Heavy Lifting

'Derrick' implies a capability for lifting very heavy objects, usually in industrial settings.

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The construction site's derrick hoisted the steel beams effortlessly.
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