Pronunciation: /drɪl/
noun a military exercise or training practice
A1 The carpenter used a drill to make a hole in the wood.
A2 I need to buy a new drill for my home improvement projects.
B1 The workers were instructed to practice using the drill before starting the construction work.
B2 The drill bit broke while I was drilling into the metal, so I had to replace it.
C1 The precision of the drill's motor allows for accurate drilling in delicate materials.
C2 The advanced drill technology used in the aerospace industry is constantly evolving to improve efficiency.
verb to bore or make a hole with a drill
A1 She drills a hole in the wall to hang a picture.
A2 He drills his students on vocabulary words before the exam.
B1 The coach drills the team on passing and shooting drills.
B2 The construction workers drill holes in the concrete to install the pipes.
C1 The scientist drills deep into the earth to study the geological layers.
C2 The military unit drills tirelessly to perfect their tactical maneuvers.
formal The construction workers used a power drill to bore holes into the concrete.
informal I need to borrow your drill to hang up some pictures in my room.
slang I'm going to drill you on these vocabulary words until you get them right.
figurative The coach made the team practice the same play over and over again to drill it into their heads.
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