Oil And Gas Industry Terms

noun an event where prices are drastically reduced

verb to burst or break open suddenly

adjective referring to something that is extravagant or excessive

• The company suffered a blowout in their quarterly earnings report.
• I heard there was a blowout sale at the mall this weekend.
• That party was a total blowout last night!
• The team's blowout victory secured their spot in the championship game.

verb to measure or determine the amount, level, or extent of something

• The scientist is gauging the temperature of the liquid in the beaker.
• I'm just gauging how long it will take to get there.
• She's gauging whether he likes her by how he acts around her.
• The artist is gauging the emotions of the audience through his performance.

noun a wrestling move in which a wrestler drives their opponent head-first into the mat

verb to execute a pile drive wrestling move

• The construction crew used a pile driver to pile drive the foundation into the ground.
• I watched in awe as the wrestler executed a perfect pile drive on his opponent.
• I can't believe he pile drived that ball right into the water hazard.
• The team's relentless offense continued to pile drive through the opposing defense.

noun a system of pipes used for conveying fluids

adjective related to pipes or piping

• The engineer inspected the piping system for any leaks or damages.
• I heard a strange noise coming from the piping under the sink.
• I'm going to grab a wrench and fix the piping myself.
• Her voice was so loud, it cut through the room like piping through a construction site.

noun a small crane on a ship or dock used for hoisting and lowering heavy objects, such as boats or anchors

• The crew used the davit to lower the lifeboat into the water.
• Can you help me lower the davit for the small boat?
• I'll grab the davit and get the boat ready to go.
• She used her intelligence as a davit to navigate through the difficult situation.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality, such as 'Gulf states' which refers to the countries bordering the Gulf region

• The Gulf states are known for their significant oil reserves and economic influence in the region.
• People from the Gulf states often enjoy sunny beaches and luxurious lifestyles.
• I heard the Gulf states have some really cool shopping malls.
• The Gulf states can be seen as pillars of stability in the turbulent Middle East.