Plural of derrick
regular plural
The plural of derrick is derricks.
Forms of derrick
| Singular | derrick /ˈdɛɹɪk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | derricks |
| Countable | countable |
Derricks in a sentence
- Galamanders were elongated four-wheeled wagons equipped with derricks and the wheels of these locally made wagons were eight or nine feet in diameter.1956 August 12, Esther E[lizabeth] Wood, “Granite quarries brought prosperity to Maine coastal areas”, in Portland Sunday Telegram and…. From the entry galamander
- Dreamy was working him on the gear with the gearman during the day, checking clusters, replacing burned out bulbs, repairing tents, changing runners, replacing guys, trimming derricks.2006, Wayne Ward, The Last Seaman, page 103. From the entry gearman
Meaning of derrick
- noun A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
- noun A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.
- noun An executioner responsible for hanging convicts; a hangman.
Questions about the plural of derrick
- What is the plural of derrick?
- The plural of derrick is derricks.
- Is derrick countable?
- Derrick is a countable noun.
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