derrick

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

First cranes, then the drilling derrick and finally the accommodation modules fell into the sea.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 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

A moment later, a black geyser exploded through the wooden frame of the derrick.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez