derrick
BrE /ˈderɪk/ AmE /ˈderɪk/
noun en → es
a tall structure used for drilling and producing oil or gas from the ground, especially in the sea
plataforma petrolífera, plataforma de perforación
Collocations oil derrick · offshore derrick
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The oil company has built a new derrick off the coast.
La compañía petrolera ha construido una nueva plataforma de perforación en el mar.
a tall structure used for lifting and moving heavy objects, especially in construction or industry
grúa, torre de grúas
Collocations construction derrick · industrial derrick
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The construction site has a large derrick to lift heavy materials.
La obra tiene una gran grúa para levantar materiales pesados.