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borehole

[ˈbɔːhəʊl]

borehole Definition

a deep hole made in the ground, especially to find water or oil.

Using borehole: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "borehole" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company drilled a borehole to extract water from underground.

  • Example

    The borehole was over 500 meters deep.

  • Example

    The geologist examined the rock samples taken from the borehole.

borehole Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for borehole

Phrases with borehole

  • the practice of making a detailed record (log) of the geologic formations penetrated by a borehole

    Example

    The borehole logging showed that the rock formation was suitable for oil extraction.

  • a device used to pump water from a borehole to the surface

    Example

    The borehole pump stopped working and needed to be replaced.

  • the process of making a hole in the ground using a drilling rig to access underground resources such as water or oil

    Example

    The company hired a contractor to do the borehole drilling for their new project.

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Summary: borehole in Brief

A 'borehole' [ˈbɔːhəʊl] is a deep hole made in the ground, typically to find water or oil. It can be over 500 meters deep and is often used to extract underground resources. Examples include 'The company drilled a borehole to extract water from underground.' and 'The geologist examined the rock samples taken from the borehole.' Phrases include 'borehole logging,' 'borehole pump,' and 'borehole drilling.'