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Borehole

Definition

A borehole is a narrow shaft drilled into the ground, typically for extracting water, oil, or gas, or for geological exploration.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Senses

• Sense 1: A narrow shaft drilled into the ground for extracting water, oil, or gas
• Sense 2: A drilled hole used for geological exploration

Usage

Boreholes are commonly used in the construction industry to test the ground for stability before building.

In many remote areas, people rely on boreholes for their water supply.

Sample Sentences

• She hired a company to dig a borehole on her property for water extraction.
• The geologist drilled a borehole to study the underground rock layers.
• In the desert, a borehole provided a source of precious water for the village.

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