bore-hole

Definitions of bore-hole
  1. noun
    a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
    synonyms: bore, drill hole
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    types:
    shot hole
    drill hole for a charge of an explosive
    type of:
    excavation
    a hole in the ground made by excavating
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