oil rig
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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: 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
: petroleum
: the petroleum industry
: to smear, rub over, furnish, or lubricate with oil
: to take on fuel oil
: to fit out with rigging
: clothe, dress
: to furnish with special gear : equip
: the distinctive shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship
: equipage
: a carriage with its horse
: to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means
: to fix in advance for a desired result
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