Drills: meaning, definitions and examples

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drills

 

[ drษชlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip for making holes in hard materials such as metal or wood.

Synonyms

auger, bit, reamer

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used a drill to make holes in the wooden planks.
  • The mechanic used a drill to fix the engine.
Context #2 | Noun

exercise

A repetitive practice or exercise to improve a skill, typically involving a series of tasks or actions.

Synonyms

exercise, practice, training

Examples of usage

  • The basketball team practiced free throws in drills.
  • She did drills to improve her typing speed.
Context #3 | Verb

military

Instruct (troops) in military procedures or movements by repeated exercises or practice.

Synonyms

instruct, teach, train

Examples of usage

  • The sergeant drilled the soldiers on the battlefield tactics.
  • The recruits were drilled on how to assemble and disassemble their weapons.

Translations

Translations of the word "drills" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brocas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bohrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะตั€ะดะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiertล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒชใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perceuses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ taladros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท matkaplar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ฆด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŽุซุงู‚ูุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrtรกky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrtรกky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ปๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrtalniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€า“ั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™sษ™lษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ taladros

Word origin

The word 'drills' has its origin in the Middle English word 'drillen', which means to bore, pierce, or perforate. It was first used in the 17th century to describe the tool used for making holes. Over time, the term expanded to include the concept of repetitive practice or exercise, particularly in the context of military training. The modern usage of 'drills' encompasses both the tool and the exercise, highlighting its dual nature in construction and skill development.

See also: drill, driller.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,255, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.