drill

US /drɪl/

UK /drɪl/

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noun

  • A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
  • Exercise done to learn military skills
  • Disciplined practice, as of soldiers marching
  • A tool with a sharp rotating end, used for making holes.
  • An exercise to practice a skill or procedure, especially in an emergency.
  • A machine for sowing seed in rows.

verb

  • To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
  • To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
  • To train in something through repetition

other

  • To make a hole in something using a drill.
  • To train someone by repeating something over and over.
  • To make a hole with a drill.
  • To train someone by repetitive instruction.

other

  • To practice repeatedly.