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'drill' in a sentence

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drill noun

: a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

: similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

: systematic training by multiple repetitions

: (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms

drill verb

: make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

: train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons

: learn by repetition

: teach by repetition

: undergo military training or do military exercises


  • We had a fire drill yesterday.
  • Be careful not to drill into gas pipes.
  • They intended to drill for oil.
  • This is not a drill.
  • The loud drill gave her husband a headache.
  • Have you ever drilled this wall?
  • Mr Smith drilled them in English pronunciation.
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