spudder

/ˈspʊdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of drilling rig used for extracting oil or gas, especially in areas with shallow water or on land.

“The oil company deployed a spudder to extract the remaining oil reserves from the shallow water well.”

Synonyms

  • drilling rig
  • oil rig

Antonyms

  • extraction equipment
  • mining equipment