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drilling pipe

 

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Noun drilling pipe has 1 sense
  1. drilling pipe - a series of tube (joined by screwed collars) that connects a drilling platform to the drilling bit; rotates the bit and supplies drilling mud
    --1 is a kind of
    pipe, pipage, piping

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Drilling Pipe

Description:

Drilling pipe refers to a long tubular structure used in oil and gas drilling operations. It is an essential component of the drilling rig and is designed to transport drilling fluid to the drill bit, carry out the drilling process, and extract the drill cuttings out of the borehole. Drilling pipes are typically made of steel and are known for their strength and durability.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun:

    In the context of oil and gas drilling, a drilling pipe is the primary tool used to penetrate the earth's surface and reach the desired depth. It is composed of interchangeable sections joined together to form a continuous length. The length of the drilling pipe can vary depending on the drilling requirements.

    Example sentence: The drilling pipe used in offshore drilling operations needs to withstand high pressure and corrosive environments.

  2. Verb (Present Participle):

    When used as a verb, drilling pipe refers to the ongoing action of drilling a borehole or well using drilling pipes.

    Example sentence: The drilling rig crew is currently drilling a new well, carefully inserting the drilling pipe into the ground.

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