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."machinetechnicalindustryChat 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."machinetechnicalpartChat 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."militaryactionwareventeducationChat 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 drills are a type of snail that can bore holes in shellfish. "animalbiologyoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of trap music with gritty, violent lyrics, originating on the South Side of Chicago."The radio station played drills all day, but my mom prefers softer music. "musicstylecultureentertainmentChat 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."technicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo practice, especially in (or as in) a military context."They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly."militaryactionChat 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."educationlanguagemindChat 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 drills the ball into the back of the net. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit someone with a pitch, especially in an intentional context."The pitcher drills the batter in the back after arguing with him. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse with; to penetrate.sexhumanChat 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 his drills to plant rows of corn quickly and efficiently. "agriculturemachineutensilplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light furrow or channel made to put seed into, when sowing."The farmer used a small plow to create drills in the field before planting the seeds. "agricultureseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA row of seed sown in a furrow."The farmer planted rows of corn, resulting in neat drills across the field. "agricultureplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sow (seeds) by dribbling them along a furrow or in a row."The farmer drills the corn seeds in neat rows across the field. "agricultureplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small trickling stream; a rill."After the heavy rain, several tiny drills of water trickled down the hillside. "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"agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo entice or allure; to decoy; with on."The salesperson drills on potential customers with promises of low prices to get them into the store. "actionmindcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to slip or waste away by degrees."The constant negativity from her colleagues slowly drills away at her enthusiasm for the job. "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."While mandrills are known for their vibrant faces, drills are their less colorful cousins, also native to West African forests. "animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strong, durable cotton fabric with a strong bias (diagonal) in the weave."The worker's overalls were made of tough drills to withstand the wear and tear of the job. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading