ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Drilling

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Drilling is a noun meaning The act or process of drilling.

Meaning

The act or process of drilling.

More Meanings

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

Word Forms

Synonyms for drilling

Depending on context, synonyms include boring.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include boring, dig, wellbore, borehole, excavation, hole.

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