CEFR B1

drilling

noun

Meaning

The process of making a hole in something using a drill, especially for industrial or construction purposes.

Examples

The drilling of oil wells is a complex and expensive operation.
They are still drilling the main shaft for the new subway line.

Synonyms: boring, perforation, excavation, boring through

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drilling (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/

Definition

The process of making a hole in something using a drill, especially for industrial or construction purposes.

Examples

The drilling of oil wells is a complex and expensive operation.
They are still drilling the main shaft for the new subway line.

How to Use drilling

drilling for (prepositional phrase): The process of making holes to search for a specific resource. — "They are drilling for natural gas in the Arctic region."
drilling into (prepositional phrase): Making a hole by penetrating a surface. — "The machine was drilling into the concrete wall."
drilling rig (collocation): A structure or machine used for drilling, especially for oil or gas. — "A new drilling rig was installed on the platform."

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