A derrick is a lifting device composed at minimum of one guyed mast, as in a gin pole, which may be articulated over a load by adjusting its guys. Most derricks have at least two components, either a guyed mast or self-supporting tower, and a boom hinged at its base to provide articulation, as in a stiffleg derrick.

What does name Derrick mean?

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Derrick is: Gifted ruler. People ruler. Old German Theodoric. Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with gallows and now refers to a type of crane.

What is the biblical meaning of Derrick?

Derrick name meanings is Ruler of the people.