drill
/drɪl/
verb
- To make a hole in something using a drill.
- We need to drill a hole in the wall for the cable.
- The dentist drilled a small cavity in my tooth.
- He drilled through the metal plate with a special bit.
- To train or practice something repeatedly to improve a skill.
- She drilled the vocabulary words until she knew them perfectly.
- The sergeant drilled the recruits in marching and saluting.
- The coach drilled the players on their free throws every morning.
noun
- A tool or machine used for making holes in hard materials.
- He used a power drill to hang the shelf on the wall.
- The carpenter grabbed his drill and a box of screws.
- Make sure the drill is unplugged before changing the bit.
- A training exercise or practice routine, especially for a specific skill.
- The fire drill taught us how to exit the building safely.
- She practiced piano scales as a warm-up drill every day.
- The soccer team did passing drills to improve their teamwork.
- A type of strong, twilled cotton or linen fabric.
- He wore a jacket made of heavy cotton drill for the outdoor work.
- The uniform was made of blue drill fabric that was very durable.
- Drill is often used for work clothes because it resists wear.
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