Boring (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of drilling.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Drilling

Hypernyms

• Creating By Removal

Meaning ²

The act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The company invested heavily in boring operations in the hopes of striking oil.
• The boring process was slow and laborious, but ultimately successful.
• The geologist studied the data from the boring to determine the best location for the next well.
• The cost of boring a new well was prohibitively expensive for the small company.
• The boring equipment was transported to the site and set up for the drilling operation.

Synonyms

• Drilling
• Oil Production