drilling

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English

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Etymology 1

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From drill +‎ -ing.

Verb

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drilling

  1. present participle and gerund of drill

Noun

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drilling (plural drillings)

  1. The act or process of drilling.
    Coordinate terms: boring (usually coordinate in machining; often synonymous in woodworking), reaming, turning, milling, broaching, shaping, planing, grinding
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Etymology 2

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From German Drilling (gun with three barrels; triplet).

Noun

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drilling (plural drillings)

  1. A long firearm with three barrels (typically a mix of shotgun and rifle barrels).
    Coordinate term: vierling
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Etymology 3

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drilling

  1. A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill.