Uphole

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Within the wellbore, towards the top of the hole. not-comparable

    "calculations made uphole"

Example

More examples

"The shale bed is uphole from the limestone reservoir."

Etymology

From up- + hole.

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