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drill
Definitions
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1
noun
A
tool
or
machine
used
for
making
holes
in
hard
materials
.
He
used
a
drill
to
make
a
hole
in
the
wall
.
The
dentist
used
a
small
drill
to
fix
the
cavity
.
Electric
drills
are
common
in
most
workshops
.
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noun
A
training
exercise
or
practice
,
especially
in
the
military
.
The
soldiers
performed
a
drill
to
prepare
for
the
parade
.
Fire
drills
are
important
for
school
safety
.
The
coach
organized
a
drill
to
improve
the
team's
skills
.
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verb
To
make
a
hole
in
something
using
a
drill
tool
.
He
drilled
a
hole
in
the
wall
to
hang
the
painting
.
The
workers
drilled
into
the
ground
to
find
water
.
She
drilled
a
hole
in
the
wood
to
attach
the
handle
.
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Word Origin
Language
Dutch
Original word
drillen
Originally meant
to bore or pierce
Background
The word 'drill' comes from the Dutch word 'drillen', which means to bore or pierce. It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the action of making holes.