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Oil well
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a drilled hole or structure used to extract petroleum (crude oil) or natural gas from underground reservoirs
Example
The environmental impact of the oil well spill led to extensive cleanup efforts along the coastline.
The drilling company struck oil at a depth of 2,000 feet in the new oil well in the offshore field.
The oil well in the Middle East is known for its high production rates, contributing to the region's significant oil reserves.
Engineers are designing advanced drilling technologies to reach deeper oil deposits in challenging oil well locations.
The oil well in Texas is one of the oldest in the United States, still producing significant amounts of crude oil.
