borehole

bore·hole

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bawr-hohl, bohr-]
- /ˈbɔrˌhoʊl, ˈboʊr-/
- /ˈbɔː.həʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr-hohl, bohr-]
- /ˈbɔrˌhoʊl, ˈboʊr-/

Definitions of borehole word

countable noun borehole A borehole is a deep round hole made by a special tool or machine, especially one that is made in the ground when searching for oil or water. 3
noun borehole a hole driven into the ground to obtain geological information, release water, etc 3
noun borehole a hole drilled in the earth to explore for or release oil, gas, water, etc. or to study the crust of the earth 3
noun borehole A borehole is the wellbore, including the openhole or uncased portion of the well. 3
noun borehole a hole drilled in the earth, as for the purpose of extracting a core, releasing gas, oil, water, etc. 1
noun borehole hole made by boring or piercing 1

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Origin of borehole

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1700-10; bore2+ hole

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Parts of speech for Borehole

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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borehole popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for borehole

noun borehole

well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.

Just one Synonym for borehole