Synonyms & related words for derrick

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of derrick — including crane, jack, forklift. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to derrick

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Synonyms for derrick

Common synonyms for derrick include crane, jack, forklift — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does derrick come from?

The word derrick breaks down into one root of Eponym origin: the root derrick-, from Eponym derick (“hangman (Derick)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.