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1. vb. [Drilling]

To tighten threaded connections.

2. vb. [Well Completions]

To connect tools or tubulars by assembling the threaded connections incorporated at either end of every tool and tubular. The threaded tool joints must be correctly identified and then torqued to the correct value to ensure a secure tool string without damaging the tool or tubular body.