Worm An inexperienced oilfield worker that is not yet a “hand”
Hand An Experienced oilfield worker. Ex: im gonna make a hand out of that worm if it’s the last thing I do.
Put out A common phrase said in the oilpatch referring to the effort you’re giving. This phrase would hold the same meaning if somebody said “put your back into it.” Ex: Worm hands don’t put out.
TD Total Depth of the well. Can be measured by how many feet of pipe are required to reach the bottom or end of the well.
Shaker A machine found on all drilling rigs that separates the drilling mud from the rock and soil from down hole (often referred to as cuttings). Allowing the valuable drilling mud to be recycled while the cuttings are removed and discarded.
Poor Boy Degasser that removes gasses from drilling liquids. Common gasses are (methane, H2S, CO2, etc.)
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Wata - Malaysian Oil and Gas Engineer 
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