drilling

early, recent, thick

The recent drilling in the North Sea has raised concerns among environmental groups.

am, effect, made, sawing, sound, sounds, stop, test

The constant drilling sound made it impossible to concentrate on my work that afternoon.

company, cylinder, door, machine, operation, wall

The drilling company finished the oil well three weeks ahead of schedule.

about, from, in, in, into, out

They're drilling into the wall to install new shelves in the kitchen.