oil derrick
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oil derrick
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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A giant wooden oil derrick serves as a central landmark in Taft, which finances its schools, fire department and police force with oil revenues.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
The oil derrick logo team founder Bud Adams brought with him to Tennessee in 1997 was at midfield with the Oilers’ nickname in both end zones and decorated the walls along the field.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 17, 2023
It characterizes the wildcatter and oil derrick as "Texas icons."
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2022
Traditionalists scoffed at his use of industrial materials, and at designs that were variously likened to an oil derrick, a V-8 engine, an espresso machine and a Meccano construction set.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2021
It wasn't an oil derrick but an enormous Japanese fishing trawler with two tall cranes for hauling up their vast nets.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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