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Definition of drill string - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
oilfield equipmentTECH. connected pipe and tools on a rig that turn the bitTECH.
- They pulled the drill string to replace the worn bit.
- The drill string twisted under the extreme torque.
- Inspectors checked every joint of the drill string for cracks.
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Expressions with drill
help someone learn by repeating
The teacher drilled in the math facts.
investigate or examine something in detail
She drilled into the data to find patterns.
look closely at a smaller part of something bigger
Let's drill down into last month's sales numbers.
emphasize something repeatedly to make someone understand
The teacher drilled home the importance of honesty to the students.
teaching method using repetition and memorization
Drill and kill is common in math classes.
be familiar with a routine or procedure
You know the drill, line up and wait your turn.
teach something through constant repetition
Parents often drill good manners into their children's heads.
ask about the usual procedure or routine
What's the drill for opening the store in the morning?
prank where people exit and re-enter a car quickly
They pulled a Chinese fire drill at the red light, causing confusion.
hole made by drilling
The drill hole was deep enough for the support beam.
train the team through repetitive exercises
The coach will drill the team every morning.
machine used in construction and DIY projects
She bought an electric drill for her home renovations.
practice evacuation exercise for fire emergencies
The school held a fire drill last week.
small portable drill operated manually
The carpenter carried a hand drill in his toolbox.
small portable drill operated by hand
He used a handheld drill to fix the shelf.
hand-held drill powered by electric motor
He used a power drill to fix the shelf.
location where drilling occurs
The workers arrived early at the drill site.
having repetitive or precise characteristics
Her drill-like focus was impressive during the task.
practice or perform a set routine or procedure
The students go through the drill every morning.
practice to prepare for emergencies on a boat
The crew performed a boat drill before sailing.
building where soldiers practice drills
The soldiers gathered in the drill hall for training.
powerful tool for drilling into rock
The workers used a rock drill to break the boulder.
person who is very strict and demanding
Our coach is a real drill sergeant during practice.
you know what to do
It's the same process, you know the drill.
Expressions with string
suspend something using a rope or cord
We need to string up the lights for the party.
string used to tie an apron at the waist
She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.
having conditions or limitations applied
The offer was generous, but it came with strings attached.
set out in a line or series
The soldiers were ordered to string out along the path.
feel very confident and in control of situations
She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.
person controlled by someone else
He felt like a puppet on a string in his new job.
connected series of activities or incidents
The festival featured a string of events celebrating local culture.
group ranked lower in a hierarchy
She was part of the third string in the project.
manipulate someone by giving them just enough attention
She keeps him on a string, never fully committing to the relationship.
deceive someone by leading them to believe something untrue
He strung her along with promises of a promotion that never came.
repeat one topic so much it annoys others
He always harps on one string during meetings.
extra skill or plan that helps in a situation
She added another string to her bow by learning basic coding.
sever a piece of string
He used scissors to cut string for the package.
string used to close a purse
She pulled the purse string tightly to secure her belongings.
group of musicians primarily using stringed instruments
The string band performed a lively tune at the festival.
long slender green bean, often eaten unripe
She added string beans to the salad.
several beads threaded together on a string
She wore a beautiful string of beads around her neck.
necklace made of pearls
She wore a beautiful string of pearls.
connect objects using string or similar material
She will string together the beads for a necklace.
series of consecutive wins in competitions
The team celebrated their string of victories in the tournament.
use of secret influence to get something wanted
His promotion was due to string-pulling by his uncle.
bikini with thin strings holding it together
She wore a string bikini to the beach.
orchestra of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses
She joined the string orchestra at her school.
group of four musicians playing string instruments
The string quartet performed a beautiful rendition of Beethoven's compositions.
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- French:tige de forage, ...
- German:Bohrstrang, ...
- Italian:asta di perforazione, ...
- Spanish:sarta, ...
- Portuguese:coluna de perfuração, ...
- Chinese:钻柱, ...
- Japanese:掘管, ...
- Arabic:عِمْوَد الحَفْر, ...
- Hebrew:מַחֲרוֹזֶת קִדּוּחַ, ...
- Russian:бурильная колонна, ...
- Ukrainian:бурильна колона, ...
- Hindi:ड्रिल पाइप शृंखला, ...
- Bengali:ড্রিল পাইপের সারি, ...
- Catalan:cadena de perforació, ...
- Czech:vrtná kolona, ...
- Danish:borestreng, ...
- Dutch:boorstreng, ...
- Greek:σειρά γεώτρησης, ...
- Hungarian:olajfúró rudazat, ...
- Khmer:ខ្សែបំពង់ខួង, ...
- Korean:시추 관대, ...
- Persian:رشته حفاری, ...
- Polish:kolumna wiertnicza, ...
- Portuguese (BR):coluna de perfuração, ...
- Romanian:coloană de foraj, ...
- Swedish:borrsträng, ...
- Thai:ก้านเจาะ, ...
- Turkish:sondaj dizisi, ...
- Vietnamese:cột cần khoan, ...
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