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oil rig

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/ˈɔɪl ˈrɪɡ/
Forms:oil rigs
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a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

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  • The oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico extracts crude oil from deep beneath the seabed.
  • Engineers work around the clock on the oil rig to ensure smooth operation and safety.
  • Offshore oil rigs require advanced technology to drill for oil in deep waters.
  • Environmentalists raise concerns about the impact of oil rigs on marine ecosystems.
  • The oil rig was damaged during the storm, causing an oil spill into the ocean.