drilling rig

/drɪlɪŋ rɪg/
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Other forms: drilling rigs

Definitions of drilling rig
  1. noun
    rig used in drilling for oil or gas
    synonyms: drill rig, oil rig, oilrig
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    types:
    drilling platform, offshore rig
    drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially
    type of:
    rig
    gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
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