Borehole — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbȯr-ˌhōl/ bore·hole

Meaning & Definition of Borehole

Borehole (noun)

  1. a hole bored or drilled in the earth
  2. an exploratory well
  3. a small-diameter well drilled especially to obtain water

Borehole (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in crater, sinkhole

    similar: chuckhole, crater, posthole, pothole, sinkhole, wallow, water hole, well, burrow, cave, cavern, ditch, excavation, furrow, groove, gutter, trench, trough, basin, bowl, valley, alcove, cleft, niche, nook, opening, recess, socket, alveolus, dimple, gouge, impression, imprint, notch, pocket, abyss, chasm, gulf, vacuity, vacuum, void, cavity, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hole, hollow, indentation, indenture, pit
    opposite: hill, mound, rise, bump, bunch, hump, lump, pimple, swell, swelling, tumor, bulge, camber, convexity, jut, projection, protrusion, protuberance

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Borehole

The most common words with a similar meaning to Borehole:

chuckhole, crater, posthole, pothole, sinkhole, wallow, water hole, well, burrow, cave, cavern, ditch, excavation, furrow, groove, gutter, trench, trough, basin, bowl, valley, alcove, cleft, niche, nook, opening, recess, socket, alveolus, dimple, gouge, impression, imprint, notch, pocket, abyss, chasm, gulf, vacuity, vacuum

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Borehole

Words with the opposite meaning of Borehole:

hill, mound, rise, bump, bunch, hump, lump, pimple, swell, swelling, tumor, bulge, camber, convexity, jut, projection, protrusion, protuberance

Origin & Etymology of Borehole

First known use: 1708

Frequently Asked Questions about Borehole

What does "Borehole" mean?

"Borehole" means a hole bored or drilled in the earth. As a noun, it is defined as: a hole bored or drilled in the earth.

What is another word for "Borehole"?

Other words for "Borehole" include chuckhole, crater, posthole, pothole, sinkhole, wallow, water hole and well. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Borehole" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Borehole"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Borehole". Common alternatives include chuckhole, crater, posthole, pothole, sinkhole, wallow, water hole, well, burrow and cave.

What is the opposite of "Borehole"?

Antonyms of "Borehole" include hill, mound, rise, bump, bunch, hump, lump and pimple.

Is "Borehole" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Borehole" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Borehole"?

"Borehole" is pronounced /ˈbȯr-ˌhōl/ and divided into syllables as bore·hole.

What is the origin of the word "Borehole"?

First known use: 1708.

What is another word for "Borehole" meaning "as in crater, sinkhole"?

When "Borehole" (noun) means as in crater, sinkhole, synonyms include chuckhole, crater, posthole, pothole, sinkhole and wallow. Opposites in this sense include hill, mound, rise and bump.