Definition of oil rig
:a structure above an oil well on land or in the sea that has special equipment attached to it for drilling and removing oil from the ground
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oil
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: any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth
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: petroleum
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: the petroleum industry
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: to smear, rub over, furnish, or lubricate with oil
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: to take on fuel oil
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rig
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: to fit out with rigging
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: clothe, dress
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: to furnish with special gear : equip
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: the distinctive shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship
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: equipage
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: clothing, dress
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: to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means
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: to fix in advance for a desired result
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