Overbored
/ˌoʊvərˈbɔrd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describing a borehole that has been widened or enlarged beyond its intended diameter, often during drilling operations.
The engineer noted that the well was overbored, necessitating corrective measures to secure casing stability.
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Commentary
Primarily used in oil, gas, and mining law contexts relating to drilling operations; precision in usage avoids confusion with similarly spelled terms.
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