Drilling Definition

drilling
noun
  1. the act of drilling
  2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

"Drilling" in song lyrics

See how drilling is used in real songs:

  • "Ain't no stopping what I'm willing, drilling"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ 12 O'Clock, Prodigal Sunn, Sean Price — 5th Chamber
  • "To the head with lead, is the only thing I'ma be drilling"
    Z-Ro f/ Trae — Hard Times
  • "julie jacobson lapeyre drilling"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "drilling"

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