Definition of Drilling

1. Noun. The act of drilling.

Exact synonyms: Boring
Generic synonyms: Creating By Removal
Derivative terms: Drill

2. Noun. The act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum.
Exact synonyms: Boring, Oil Production
Generic synonyms: Production
Derivative terms: Drill

Definition of Drilling

1. n. The act of piercing with a drill.

2. n. The act of using a drill in sowing seeds.

3. n. A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton.

Definition of Drilling

1. Verb. (present participle of drill) ¹

2. Noun. Act of drilling. ¹

3. Noun. A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill. ¹

4. Noun. A long firearm with three (or rarely, four) barrels. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Drilling

1. a heavy twilled cotton fabric [n -S]

Medical Definition of Drilling

1. The act of using a drill in sowing seeds. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Drilling

drill sergeant
drill sergeants
drill site
drill steel
drillabilities
drillability
drillable
drillbit
drillbits
drillcore
drillcores
drilled
driller
drillers
drillground
drilling (current term)
drilling bit
drilling fluid
drilling mud
drilling pipe
drilling platform
drilling rig
drillings
drillmaster
drillmasters
drillproof
drills
drillship
drillships
drillstock

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