rope drilling

noun

A technique for boring holes by means of tools attached to a rope and alternately lifted and lowered.

Meanings

nounrope drilling (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA technique for boring holes by means of tools attached to a rope and alternately lifted and lowered.

Translations

Finnish köysiporaus
  • köysiporaustechnique for boring
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