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drills

verb · noun

Form of drill , third-person singular of drill.

Simple meaning

Train in the military.

Pronunciation

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drilz
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɹɪlz

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Definition

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verb

  1. third-person singular of drill

    To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

  2. third-person singular of drill

    Train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons

  3. third-person singular of drill

    To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.

  4. third-person singular of drillergative

    To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.

noun

  1. plural of drill

    A tool or machine used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

  2. plural of drill

    A short and highly repeatable sports training exercise designed to hone a particular skill that may be useful in competition.

  3. plural of drill

    An agricultural implement for making holes for sowing seed, and sometimes so formed as to contain seeds and drop them into the hole made.

  4. plural of drill

    The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.

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Create / tool

seed drills

Cause / train

practice drills

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fire drillshand drillsrock drillspower drills

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  • drillverbBase word

    Make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool.

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  • drill rodnounRelated term

    Carbon steel used for rock drills and dowels.

  • drill steelnounRelated term

    Carbon steel used for rock drills and dowels.

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