drill
/drˈɪl/
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Definitions
Noun
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
Noun
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
Noun
systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
Noun
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
Verb
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool; "don''t drill here, there''s a gas pipe"; "drill a hole into the wall"; "drill for oil"; "carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall"
Verb
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
Verb
learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
Verb
teach by repetition
Verb
undergo military training or do military exercises
Synonyms
More General Terms
baboon
cut
develop
educate
grooming
instruct
learn
preparation
prepare
read
study
take
teach
tool
train
training
More Specific Terms
auger
beat in
bore bit
borer
brace and bit
breast drill
brushup
burr drill
core drill
counter-drill
dentist''s drill
drill in
dry run
fire drill
gimlet
hammer in
hand drill
handheld drill
inculcate
infuse
instill
manual
manual of arms
military drill
power drill
ram down
reamer
rehearsal
review
rock drill
screw auger
scrimmage
shadowboxing
spud
stone drill
target practice
trepan
wimble