Meaning of the word borehole in English

What does borehole mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

borehole

US /ˈbɔːr.hoʊl/
UK /ˈbɔː.həʊl/

Noun

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

Example:
The engineers drilled a borehole to extract groundwater.
Seismic surveys often involve creating small boreholes for explosives.