drilling platform

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• drilling platform — drilling .platform n a large structure in the sea used for drilling for oil, gas etc …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• drilling platform — noun drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially • Syn: ↑offshore rig • Hypernyms: ↑drill rig, ↑drilling rig, ↑oilrig, ↑oil rig * * * drilling platform no …   Useful english dictionary

• drilling platform — noun (C) a large structure in the sea used for drilling for oil, gas etc …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• Drilling riser — joints with buoyancy modules A drilling riser is a conduit that provides a temporary extension of a subsea oil well to a surface drilling facility. Drilling risers are categorised into two types: marine drilling risers used with subsea blowout… …   Wikipedia

• drilling pipe — noun a series of tubes (joined by screwed collars) that connect a drilling platform to the drilling bit; rotates the bit and supplies drilling mud • Hypernyms: ↑pipe, ↑pipage, ↑piping * * * drilling pipe noun The tube that connects the drilling… …   Useful english dictionary

• drilling rig — noun rig used in drilling for oil or gas • Syn: ↑drill rig, ↑oilrig, ↑oil rig • Hypernyms: ↑rig • Hyponyms: ↑drilling platform, ↑offshore rig …   Useful english dictionary

• Platform supply vessel — Supply ship redirects here. For offshore naval replenishment ships (AOR), see Replenishment oiler. Platform Supply Vessel A Platform supply vessel (often abbreviated as PSV) is a ship specially designed to supply offshore oil platforms. These… …   Wikipedia

• Drilling rig — For a detailed diagram of a Petroleum drilling rig, see List of components of oil drilling rigs. Drilling rig preparing rock blasting …   Wikipedia

• Drilling — For other uses, see Drilling (disambiguation). Drilling is a cutting process that uses a drill bit to cut or enlarge a hole in solid materials. The drill bit is a multipoint, end cutting tool. It cuts by applying pressure and rotation to the… …   Wikipedia

• platform — [[t]plæ̱tfɔː(r)m[/t]] ♦♦♦ platforms 1) N COUNT A platform is a flat, raised structure, usually made of wood, which people stand on when they make speeches or give a performance. Nick finished what he was saying and jumped down from the platform.… …   English dictionary

• platform — /ˈplætfɔm / (say platfawm) noun 1. a raised flooring or structure, as in a hall or meeting place, for use by public speakers, performers, etc. 2. the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a train station, from which the train is entered …