rig
noun/rɪɡ/
Frequency rank: #5,033 most common English word
Meaning
A large structure used for drilling oil or gas from the ground or seabed.
Example sentence
The workers set up a large oil rig in the middle of the sea.
Synonyms & related words
- platform
- derrick
- installation
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