ravelly ground

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ravelly ground [′rav·lē ′grau̇nd]

(geology)

Rock that breaks into small pieces when drilled and tends to cave or slough into the hole when the drill string is pulled, or binds the drill string by becoming wedged or locked between the drill rod and the borehole wall.

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