Drilling platform and Offshore rig

Drilling platform

Drilling platform noun - Drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially.

Offshore rig is a synonym for drilling platform. In some cases you can use "Offshore rig" instead a noun phrase "Drilling platform".

Offshore rig

Offshore rig noun - Drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially.
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Synonyms for Offshore rig

Drilling platform is a synonym for offshore rig. You can use "Drilling platform" instead a noun phrase "Offshore rig".
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