carottagecommon nounSyllable DecompositioncarottageEtymologyexpandfrom carotter and -age.Definitions1. Sampling of a cylindrical specimen in order to analyze a soil, ice, etc.expandLe carottage de la banquise permet de dater les changements climatiques du passé.2. Electrical logging or electrical logging: measurement of electrical resistivity.expand3. Action of making a hole using a core drill in order to pass through sheaths or others.constructionexpandLe carottage d'un mur permet le passage d'une évacuation de fumée de chaudière.4. Action of taking something from someone.familiarexpandC'est le roi du carottage, il a encore extorqué cent euros à sa vieille mère.PluralcarottagesTranslationsgerman:Kernbohrungitalian:carotaggioSee alsocarotène (cn.) carottier (cn.) carotte (cn.) carotte (adj.) carotter (v.) carotteur (cn.)
german:Kernbohrung
italian:carotaggiogerman:Kernbohrungitalian:carotaggio