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connection

1. n. []

Any threaded or nonthreaded union or joint that connects two tubular components.

See: back off, break circulation, break out, dope, joint, pipe dope

2. n. []

The act of adding a joint or stand of drillpipe to the top of the drillstring, also described as "making a connection."