nounπShareA tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece."Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill."materialmachinetechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit."Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup."technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence."Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency."militaryactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, especially the oyster drill (Urosalpinx cinerea), that drill holes in the shells of other animals."The oyster drill is a type of marine snail that bores holes into oyster shells. "animalorganismnaturebiologyoceanfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of trap music with gritty, violent lyrics, originating on the South Side of Chicago."My younger brother is really into drill music; he plays it constantly. "musicstylecultureentertainmentlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool)."Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction."machinetechnicalbuildingindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo practice, especially in (or as in) a military context."They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly."militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts."The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops."militaryactioneducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it."The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions."educationlanguagemindcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo investigate or examine something in more detail or at a different level"Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit or kick with a lot of power."The soccer player drilled the ball into the net. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit someone with a pitch, especially in an intentional context."The pitcher intentionally drilled the batter, hoping to get him out. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse with; to penetrate."The man was accused of drilling underage girls. "sexbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn agricultural implement for making holes for sowing seed, and sometimes so formed as to contain seeds and drop them into the hole made."The farmer used the seed drill to plant the corn. "agriculturemachineutensiltechnologyseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light furrow or channel made to put seed into, when sowing."The farmer made a small drill in the soil to plant the seeds. "agricultureseedplantagriculturemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA row of seed sown in a furrow."The farmer carefully planted the corn seeds in a neat drill. "agricultureplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sow (seeds) by dribbling them along a furrow or in a row."The farmer drilled the seeds along the rows of his vegetable garden. "agricultureseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small trickling stream; a rill."The children followed the tiny drill down to the creek. "naturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to flow in drills or rills or by trickling; to drain by trickling."waters drilled through a sandy stratum"utilityagricultureenvironmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo entice or allure; to decoy; with on."The salesman drilled the customer with promises of a low price to buy the expensive car. "communicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to slip or waste away by degrees."Procrastination is slowly drilling away at my time for studying. "processactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn Old World monkey of West Africa, Mandrillus leucophaeus, similar in appearance to the mandrill, but lacking the colorful face."The zoologist studied the drill, noting its subtle differences from the mandrill. "animalorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strong, durable cotton fabric with a strong bias (diagonal) in the weave."My grandmother used drill fabric to make sturdy tote bags for the farmer's market. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
