tricon

/ˈtraɪkɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A tricone or tricon is a three-bladed drill bit used in oil drilling and excavation.

“The drilling team used a tricon to extract oil from the underground reservoir.”

Synonyms

  • three-bladed drill bit
  • tricone

Antonyms

  • drilling bit
  • single-bladed drill bit