Drill: meaning, definitions and examples

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drill

[ drɪl ]

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construction

A tool with a rotating cutting tip, used for creating holes in materials such as wood, metal, or plastic.

Synonyms

auger, bit, bore

Examples of usage

The carpenter used a drill to make holes in the wooden plank.
She needed a drill to hang the picture frame on the wall.

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military

A training exercise or practice in which soldiers or emergency services personnel prepare for real-life situations.

Synonyms

exercise, practice, training

Examples of usage

The soldiers conducted a drill to practice their response to a terrorist attack.
The fire department holds regular drills to ensure readiness for emergencies.

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action

To create a hole or opening in something using a drill tool.

Synonyms

bore, penetrate, pierce

Examples of usage

He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the painting.
The mechanic drilled a hole in the metal sheet for the screw.

Translations

Translations of the word "drill" in other languages:

🇵🇹 broca

perfuração
exercício

🇮🇳 ड्रिल

अभ्यास
छेद करने का यंत्र

🇩🇪 Bohrer

Übung
Bohrmaschine

🇮🇩 bor

latihan
pengeboran

🇺🇦 дриль

свердління
вправа

🇵🇱 wiertarka

ćwiczenie
wiercenie

🇯🇵 ドリル

練習
錐

🇫🇷 perceuse

exercice
forage

🇪🇸 taladro

ejercicio
perforación

🇹🇷 matkap

egzersiz
delme

🇰🇷 드릴

연습
구멍 뚫기

🇸🇦 مثقاب

تمرين
حفر

🇨🇿 vrtačka

cvičení
vrtání

🇸🇰 vŕtačka

cvičenie
vŕtanie

🇨🇳 钻

练习
钻孔

🇸🇮 vrtalnik

vaja
vrtanje

🇮🇸 bor

æfing
bora

🇰🇿 бұрғы

жаттығу
бұрғылау

🇬🇪 ბურღი

ვარჯიში
ბურღვა

🇦🇿 qarğış

məşq
deşmək

🇲🇽 taladro

ejercicio
perforación

Word origin

The word 'drill' originated from Middle English 'drillen', which meant to bore or pierce. It is related to Old English 'drilian' and Dutch 'dril', both of which also mean to bore or pierce. The use of 'drill' as a military training exercise dates back to the 17th century. The tool 'drill' for creating holes has been in use since the 15th century.