drilling rig n 1: rig used in drilling for oil or gas [syn: {drill rig}, {drilling rig}, {oilrig}, {oil rig}]
oil rig \oil" rig`\, oilrig \oil"rig`\n. A structure and associated machinery used in drilling for oil or gas; it is usually in the form of a tower. Called also {drilling rig}. Syn: drill rig, drilling rig, oil rig. [WordNet 1.5]