Offshore Rig (Noun)
Meaning
Drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new offshore rig is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the deep sea.
- Oil companies invest heavily in offshore rigs to tap into underwater reserves.
- Offshore rigs provide jobs for thousands of people around the world, from drillers to engineers.
- To extract oil from the seabed, the offshore rig uses a system of pipes and pumps.
- A fire broke out on the offshore rig last night, forcing the crew to evacuate the platform.