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Framework Over An Oil Well Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DERRICK" which means:
- noun
- • A framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
- • A simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom verb
- • To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.
- • To remove (a pitcher).
An example sentence would be:
- • "The oil rig was equipped with a massive derrick for lifting heavy equipment."
- • "The construction crew used a derrick to lift the steel beams into place."
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