drillingrig
nounUK /ˈdrɪlɪŋ rɪɡ/
US /ˈdrɪlɪŋ rɪɡ/
A drilling rig is a big machine that makes deep holes in the ground.
The workers used a drilling rig to dig a well for water.
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2. A structure with equipment used to drill oil or gas wells.
An offshore drilling rig stood far out at sea.
3. The complete set of machinery used for boring holes in the earth.
They moved the drilling rig to the next site.
4. A machine used in construction to make holes in rock or concrete.
The drilling rig broke through the hard stone quickly.