drill

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Verb 1.2.1.1 Translations 1.2.2 Noun 1.2.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2.2 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.1.1 Translations 1.4 Related terms

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /drɪl/, enPR: drĭl
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• Rhymes: -ɪl

[edit] Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch drillen ‘bore, move in a circle’.

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to drill (third-person singular simple present drills, present participle drilling, simple past and past participle drilled)

1. To create a hole by removing material with a drill (1)

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

2. To practice, especially in a military context

   They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.

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

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

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

   Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty.

5. (ergative) To cause one's subordinates to drill (2)

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

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drill (plural drills)

1. A 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.

2. The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit

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

3. An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise)

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

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

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• drill sergeant

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[edit] Etymology 2

Probably of African origin; compare mandrill.

[edit] Noun

drill (plural drills)

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

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• drill bit
• twist drill
• drill press
• drill down