derrick

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Synonyms: herrick, merrick, kerrick, darrick, derick, derrico, dedrick, derreck, derrik, gerrick, derryck

Antonyms: herrick, merrick, kerrick, darrick, derick, derrico, dedrick, derreck, derrik, gerrick, derryck

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Noun

1. A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
2. A [[framework]] that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of [[bore|boring]] or lowering pipes.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} An [[executioner]] responsible for hanging convicts; a [[hangman]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[hoist]] with, or as if with, a derrick.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|baseball|informal}} To [[remove]] (a [[pitcher]]).

Proper noun

1. {{given name|en|male|from=Germanic languages|varof=Derek}}.
2. {{surname|en}}.

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