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| bit1 |
the part of a drill that is pointed and makes holes. [1/2 definitions] |
| bore1 |
to make a hole in with a tool such as a drill. [1/3 definitions] |
| derrick |
a tower built over an oil well or other drill hole. It is used to support and move equipment. [1/2 definitions] |
| drill1 |
a tool with a shaft that has sharp cutting edges and is turned at a high speed to make holes in wood, metal, and other materials. [5/4 definitions] |
| petroleum |
Petroleum is a thick oil found under the earth's surface. People drill into the ground to get the oil out so that they can use it to make fuel and other products. Petroleum is made into gasoline, heating oil, oil for cars, and other things. |
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