Synonyms for borehole
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A hole bored into the ground to collect samples for analysis or to extract oil or water.
The state of the groundwater is monitored at various boreholes in the area.
Forms
- Plural
- boreholes → wellbores, bores, wells…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| borehole | falling | |
| wellbore | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- well1, bore1
- 8 letters
- wellbore