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1. vb. [Drilling]

To start the well drilling process by removing rock, dirt and other sedimentary material with the drill bit.

See: bit

2. vb. [Drilling]

To apply weight to a troublesome drilling section, usually by moving the drilling string up and down, in hopes that the section will drill faster.

See: drillstring