offshore rig

Definitions of offshore rig
  1. noun
    drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially
    synonyms: drilling platform
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    type of:
    drill rig, drilling rig, oil rig, oilrig
    rig used in drilling for oil or gas
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