Meaning Of The Word Borehole

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borehole
countable noun: A borehole is a deep round hole made by a special tool or machine, especially one that is made in the ground when searching for oil or water.

borehole in American English
a hole drilled in the earth to explore for or release oil, gas, water, etc. or to study the crust of the earth
noun: a hole drilled in the earth, as for the purpose of extracting a core, releasing gas, oil, water, etc

borehole in British English
noun: a hole driven into the ground to obtain geological information, release water, etc

borehole in the Oil and Gas Industry
noun: A borehole is the wellbore, including the openhole or uncased portion of the well.

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