Oil Rig (Noun)
Meaning
Rig used in drilling for oil or gas.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The oil rig stood tall in the middle of the ocean, its lights shining brightly in the darkness.
- The company invested heavily in the construction of a new oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Working on an oil rig can be a hazardous job, with many risks to the workers' safety.
- The oil rig was designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the North Sea.
- After years of operation, the old oil rig was finally decommissioned and dismantled.