drilling

¹ American  

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that drills. drill.

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drilling ² American  

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /

noun

1. drill.

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Etymology

Origin of drilling¹

First recorded in 1615–25; drill ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of drilling²

1630–40; alteration of German Drillich, itself alteration of Latin trilīx triple-twilled ( German dri- three- replacing Latin tri- )

Example Sentences

These moves are notable because most pure-play U.S. producers have focused on drilling in their own backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal follows a sharp rally in offshore drilling stocks.

From Barron's

The companies said the deal will expand their reach and customer access in the world’s most attractive offshore drilling basins.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There are other economic activities, such as gas and oil drilling, fishing, and tourism, where advance knowledge of accurate ice conditions reduces risks and costs."

From Science Daily

She would hear drilling in the night and believed the person was building a secret passageway into the house.

From BBC

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