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Drilling

/ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

The act or process of drilling..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act or process of drilling.
  2. present participle and gerund of drill
  3. A long firearm with three barrels (typically a mix of shotgun and rifle barrels).
  4. A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill.

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What does drilling mean?

Drilling means The act or process of drilling..

What is a synonym for drilling?

Common synonyms include boring, oil production.

What is the opposite of drilling?

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How do you use drilling in a sentence?

Use drilling where its definition matches the intended context.

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