drilling


Definition: Meaning of, drilling in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdrɪlɪŋ /

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drilling drillings
  1. the act of drilling
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  2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
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drilling used in phrases

  • drilling bit (noun)
    1. a bit used in drilling for oil
  • drilling fluid (noun)
    1. a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole
  • drilling mud (noun)
    1. a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole
  • drilling pipe (noun)
    1. joined by screwed collars a series of tubes that connect a drilling platform to the drilling bit; rotates the bit and supplies drilling mud
  • drilling platform (noun)
    1. a large structure in the sea used for drilling for oil, gas etc
  • drilling rig (noun)
    1. rig used in drilling for oil or gas
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