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drilling cable

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Definition of drilling cable 

: a cordage product made of three ropes twisted together with a left lay, having the surface treated with lubricant to resist abrasion, heat, and water, and used as the line to which drilling tools are attached in well drilling and quarry drilling

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History and Etymology for drilling cable

drilling from gerund of drill entry 4

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