Bore-hole (Noun)
Meaning
A hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mining team was responsible for creating the bore-hole to collect data on the geological composition of the site.
- A bore-hole was drilled deep into the earth to reach the underground water reservoir.
- Geologists analyzed the soil samples extracted from the bore-hole to determine the presence of minerals.
- The construction team had to locate a suitable area to dig a bore-hole for the foundation of the new building.
- The bore-hole made by the drill allowed the team to access the underground cave system for further exploration.