Definition of drilling rig

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drilling rig

The term 'drilling rig' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' is used to determine the amount and type of overburden overlying a coal deposit and the extent of the deposit, to delineate major geologic features, and to drill holes for explosives to fragment the overburden for easier removal'.

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