drillmasters

/ˈdrɪlˌmæstərz/
noun
  1. People who lead or supervise training exercises, especially in military or physical drills.
    • Our camp had strict drillmasters who made sure everyone learned the routines perfectly.
    • The drillmasters at the gym helped us improve our form during the workout.
    • The drillmasters shouted commands to the new recruits on the parade ground.
  2. People who enforce strict discipline or repetitive practice in any field.
    • The coding bootcamp's drillmasters pushed students to practice algorithms every day.
    • The coach acted like one of those old-fashioned drillmasters, demanding perfection in every play.
    • In the music academy, the drillmasters insisted on scales and arpeggios for hours.
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