Drilling Rig (Noun)
Meaning
Rig used in drilling for oil or gas.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The drilling rig was positioned in the middle of the oil field, its towering derrick a familiar sight to the workers.
- The company invested heavily in a new drilling rig, hoping to tap into the vast reserves of natural gas beneath the ocean floor.
- As the drilling rig pierced the earth, the crew anxiously waited for the first signs of oil or gas.
- The drilling rig was designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, withstanding the harsh winds and icy temperatures of the Arctic tundra.
- After months of preparation, the drilling rig finally began its slow descent into the earth, marking the start of a new era in oil exploration.