- derrick kingpost
- derrick kingpost (derrick mast) Derrickhauptmast m, Mast m des Derricks
English-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction. 2013.
derrick kingpost
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derrick — /der ik/, n. 1. Mach. a jib crane having a boom hinged near the base of the mast so as to rotate about the mast, for moving a load toward or away from the mast by raising or lowering the boom. 2. Also called oil derrick. the towerlike framework… … Universalium
Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material … Wikipedia
king post — noun post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss • Hypernyms: ↑post * * * noun 1. : a vertical member connecting the apex of a triangular truss (as of a roof) with the base called also crown post; see roof illustration 2. : a… … Useful english dictionary
samson post — /ˈsæmsən poʊst/ (say samsuhn pohst) noun a short, strong mast fitted with a derrick for the handling of cargoes. Also, kingpost …
