borehole


bore·hole

noun \ˈbr-ˌhōl\

Definition of BOREHOLE

: a hole bored or drilled in the earth: as a : an exploratory well b chiefly British : a small-diameter well drilled especially to obtain water

First Known Use of BOREHOLE

1708

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