verb Download 🔗Share To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool). Examples : "Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction." technology machine action technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To investigate or examine something in more detail or at a different level Examples : "Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty." action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Act of drilling. Examples : "The drilling of the new well took several days. " technical machine process work industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill. Examples : "The sturdy work pants were made of thick, durable drilling. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading