Derrick

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 boring or lowering pipes.

Thesaurus
antenna tower, barbican, belfry, bell tower, campanile, colossus, column, crab, crane, cupola, dome, erector, fire tower, forklift, gantry crane, hoist, hydraulic tailgate, jack, jackscrew, lantern, lever, lift, lifter, lighthouse, martello, martello tower, mast, minaret, monument, obelisk, observation tower, pagoda, pilaster, pillar, pinnacle, pole, pylon, pyramid, shaft, skyscraper, spire, standpipe, steeple, stupa, tackle, television mast, tope, tour, tower, turret, water tower, windlass, windmill tower

Etymology
Derived from the name of British executioner Thomas Derrick, who invented the framework arrangement commonly known by this name to aid in the conduct of executions.

Translations

 * Bulgarian:, подемник
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 起重機, 起重机


 * Finnish:
 * Russian:


 * Bulgarian: сондажна кула
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 鑽井架, 钻井架, 鑽塔, 钻塔


 * Finnish: poraustorni
 * Russian: