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drill

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5 characters
English (US)
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drill

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, drill is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofdrill

1noun
  • A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

    Example: "Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill."

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

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

  • An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.

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

  • Any of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, especially the oyster drill (Urosalpinx cinerea), that drill holes in the shells of other animals.
  • A style of trap music with gritty, violent lyrics, originating on the South Side of Chicago.
1verb
  • To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

    Synonyms: bore, excavate, gouge

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

  • To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.

    Example: "They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly."

  • To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.

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

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

    Example: "The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions."

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

    Example: "Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty."

  • To hit or kick with a lot of power.
  • To hit someone with a pitch, especially in an intentional context.
  • To have sexual intercourse with; to penetrate.

    Synonyms: plow, poke, root, shaft

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