drill stem

noun

: the string of drill pipe that transmits power from the surface down to the drill bit in well drilling

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“Drill stem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drill%20stem. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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