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drill

/dɹɪl/

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noun

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

Examples :

"Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill."

material machine technology industry

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The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.

Examples :

"Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup."

technical machine part

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An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.

Examples :

"Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency."

military action event

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Any of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, especially the oyster drill (Urosalpinx cinerea), that drill holes in the shells of other animals.

Examples :

"The oyster drill is a type of marine snail that bores holes into oyster shells. "

animal organism nature biology ocean fish

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A style of trap music with gritty, violent lyrics, originating on the South Side of Chicago.

Examples :

"My younger brother is really into drill music; he plays it constantly. "

music style culture entertainment language

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verb

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

Examples :

"Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction."

machine technical building industry work

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

Examples :

"They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly."

military action war

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

Examples :

"The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops."

military action education

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To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.

Examples :

"The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions."

education language mind communication

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To investigate or examine something in more detail or at a different level

Examples :

"Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty."

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To hit or kick with a lot of power.

Examples :

"The soccer player drilled the ball into the net. "

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To hit someone with a pitch, especially in an intentional context.

Examples :

"The pitcher intentionally drilled the batter, hoping to get him out. "

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To have sexual intercourse with; to penetrate.

Examples :

"The man was accused of drilling underage girls. "

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

Examples :

"The farmer used the seed drill to plant the corn. "

agriculture machine utensil technology seed

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A light furrow or channel made to put seed into, when sowing.

Examples :

"The farmer made a small drill in the soil to plant the seeds. "

agriculture seed plant agriculture machine

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A row of seed sown in a furrow.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully planted the corn seeds in a neat drill. "

agriculture plant seed

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To sow (seeds) by dribbling them along a furrow or in a row.

Examples :

"The farmer drilled the seeds along the rows of his vegetable garden. "

agriculture seed

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A small trickling stream; a rill.

Examples :

"The children followed the tiny drill down to the creek. "

nature geography environment

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To cause to flow in drills or rills or by trickling; to drain by trickling.

Examples :

"waters drilled through a sandy stratum"

utility agriculture environment action

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To entice or allure; to decoy; with on.

Examples :

"The salesman drilled the customer with promises of a low price to buy the expensive car. "

communication action

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verb

To cause to slip or waste away by degrees.

Examples :

"Procrastination is slowly drilling away at my time for studying. "

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An Old World monkey of West Africa, Mandrillus leucophaeus, similar in appearance to the mandrill, but lacking the colorful face.

Examples :

"The zoologist studied the drill, noting its subtle differences from the mandrill. "

animal organism biology nature

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A strong, durable cotton fabric with a strong bias (diagonal) in the weave.

Examples :

"My grandmother used drill fabric to make sturdy tote bags for the farmer's market. "