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

When visiting the oil fields, you can see many derricks reaching towards the sky.
Ship Operations
On ships, 'derrick' refers to the lifting equipment for cargo and is vital for maritime logistics.

The cargo ship's derrick was busy offloading containers at the dock.
Heavy Lifting
'Derrick' implies a capability for lifting very heavy objects, usually in industrial settings.

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