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borehole

[ bawr-hohl, bohr- ]

noun

, Mining.
  1. a hole drilled in the earth, as for the purpose of extracting a core, releasing gas, oil, water, etc.


borehole

/ ˈbɔːˌhəʊl /

noun

  1. a hole driven into the ground to obtain geological information, release water, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of borehole1

First recorded in 1700–10; bore 2 + hole

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Example Sentences

A small charge of high explosives is then pushed up to the end of the borehole and fired.

This of course cannot be seen in a borehole or very small section.

The borehole is charged with the explosive to be fired, and the temperature is regulated by means of the steam pipe.

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