jack-up rig

American

noun

an offshore drill rig or platform having a floating hull fitted with retractable legs that can be lowered to the seabed to elevate the hull above wave level.

Etymology

Origin of jack-up rig

First recorded in 1965–70

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jack-up rig

"Most of the prospects that we are developing right now are literally in jack-up rig territory, which is 300 feet or less."

From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2014

Diamond Offshore is evacuating the jack-up rig Ocean Titan and non-essential staff from two other Gulf rigs “out of an abundance of caution,” according to Les Van Dyke, director of investor relations for the company.

From BusinessWeek ● Sep. 1, 2011

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