Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oil-derrick
Noun
/ˈɔɪl ˈdɛrɪk/
Definition
A structure used for drilling oil wells.
Examples
- The oil-derrick stood tall against the sunset, a symbol of the industry.
- Workers gathered around the oil-derrick as they prepared for another day of drilling.
- After years of operation, the old oil-derrick was finally shut down.
Meaning
An oil-derrick is typically a tall framework that supports the machinery used to extract oil from underground reserves.
Synonyms
- Drilling rig
- Oil rig
- Petroleum derrick
