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drilling

/drɪlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does drilling mean?

noun, verb

The act of making a hole or holes in something using a drill, or the process of extracting oil or gas from the ground. In a verb form, it can also mean to make a hole or holes in something using a drill.

Example

"The drilling operation was delayed due to equipment failure."

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