Unit 4 DrillingDrilling a well / The rotary system

Word

Definition Translation

attach (v) to fasten or join one thing to another

connect (v) to join two or more things together

fix (v) attach something to something else

hook (n) a strong, curved piece of metal used for hanging something on, for example a swivel

install (v) to put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that you can use it

kelly (n) a pipe attached to the top of a drill pipe that turns during drilling

rotate (v) to make something turn around from a fixed point,

slide (v) to move smoothly over a surface, or to make something move in this way

swivel (n) part of a rotary system drill that is attached to the hook

turntable (n) the round, rotating platform on a rotary system

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