drillingsample
nounUK /ˈdrɪlɪŋ ˈsɑːmpl/
US /ˈdrɪlɪŋ ˈsæmpl/
A small piece of rock or earth taken from deep in the ground by a drill.
The scientists studied the drillingsample to learn what the ground was made of.
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2. A sample of material collected by drilling into a surface for testing.
The engineers took a drillingsample from the bridge to check its strength.
3. A small amount of soil or ice drilled out to study the environment.
The drillingsample from the glacier showed layers of old snow.
4. A specimen obtained during drilling to check for oil, gas, or minerals.
The company examined the drillingsample before starting to dig.