precisiondrilling
nounUK /prɪˈsɪʒən ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
US /prɪˈsɪʒən ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
Drilling that is done very carefully and exactly.
The workers used precision drilling to make a tiny hole in the metal.
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2. A technique in oil and gas extraction that follows a planned path with great accuracy.
Precision drilling helped the company reach the oil reserve without damaging nearby land.
3. The act of making holes with a tool while keeping tight control over size and position.
Precision drilling is needed to fit the small screws perfectly.
4. A method in dentistry for making exact holes in teeth.
The dentist used precision drilling to prepare the tooth for a filling.