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drillmaster

drillmaster

6.8
A person in charge of machines that make deep holes for oil, water, or minerals
  • noun
  • /ˈdrɪlˌmæs.tɚ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : perforador
  • The drillmaster inspected the rig carefully before the team started drilling the new well.

Examples

  • As a drillmaster, she ensured all safety procedures were followed on the drilling site.

  • The company hired an experienced drillmaster to oversee the mineral exploration project.

  • The drillmaster ensured all safety protocols were followed.

  • Our drillmaster is experienced in oil extraction.

  • The drillmaster supervised the team as they drilled for water in the remote area.

  • Before the project began, the drillmaster reviewed the plans for the oil drilling operation.

  • To ensure efficiency, the drillmaster coordinated the machinery setup for the mining site.

Synonyms

driller
vsdrillmaster
  • Specialized
7 5.3

A worker who runs the machine that makes holes for oil or gas

covers supervision or operation across oil water or mineral drilling

How Senior

drillmaster
  • Specialized
6.8
driller
  • Specialized
7 5.3
rigger
1 7.5

Surface Forms

drillmaster singular
drillmasters plural

Morphology

drillmaster = drill + master (transparent) = drill + master

Clear compound of 'drill' (mechanical drilling) + 'master' meaning a person who supervises or operates drilling work.

Etymology

Drillmaster comes from drill (a tool that 'makes holes') and master ('an expert' or person in charge). So a drillmaster is the expert who is in charge of the machines and work that drill into the ground to make wells or reach minerals.