blowout
noun
an occasion when oil or gas suddenly escapes from a well (=a deep hole in the ground)
Click any word in a definition or example to find the entry for that word
adjective
in the sea, not on the land. This word is used especially for talking about the oil industry
noun
a large structure that is used when getting oil from under the ground, especially from under the sea
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries: an organization that controls the supply and price of oil in the world market
noun
a tall structure fitted with equipment for getting oil or gas out of the ground or from under the bottom of the sea
|
|
using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
BuzzWord ArticleOpen Dictionary
… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
add a wordBlog
A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.
global English and language change from our blog
|
|