'drill' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'drill' with 7 example sentences.
- drill noun
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: 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
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: 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.