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