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Meaning of oil rig
A structure with equipment for drilling and extracting oil or gas from the ground
Etymology of oil rig
The term "oil rig" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the word "rig" meaning a system of ropes, chains, and other equipment used for a particular purpose, and "oil" referring to the substance being extracted
The word "rig" has its roots in Old Norse "riggja" meaning to stretch or extend, and later in Middle English "riggen" meaning to equip or furnish
Synonyms
drilling platform
oil platform
offshore rig
drilling rig
petroleum rig
gas rig
oil well
wellhead
derrick
drillship
semi-submersible
jackup rig
oil field
petroleum field
gas field
energy platform
extraction facility
drilling facility
production platform
offshore facility
oil installation
gas installation
petroleum installation
Definitions
- A large structure, typically fixed to the seabed or floating, used for drilling and extracting oil or natural gas from beneath the earth's surface
- * A device or machine used for drilling into the earth to extract oil or gas
Usage Examples
- The oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico was damaged during the hurricane
- * The company invested heavily in building a new oil rig off the coast of Brazil
- * Working on an oil rig can be a challenging and hazardous job
Antonyms
land-based facility
onshore facility
renewable energy source
solar panel
wind turbine
hydroelectric dam
geothermal plant
biomass facility
coal mine
nuclear power plant
fossil fuel alternative
clean energy source
sustainable energy source
eco-friendly facility
environmentally friendly facility