downhole

adjective
[L1474849]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : downhole

Senses

  • (in the oil industry) used, occurring, or performed in a well or borehole

downhole

noun
[L1474852]

Forms

  • singular : downhole
  • plural : downholes

Senses

  • a hole dug or drilled downward, as in a mine or a petroleum or gas well

downhole

adverb
[L1474851]

Forms

  • downhole

Senses

  • (in the oil industry) in or into a well or borehole