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drill

[drɪl]

drill Definition

  • 1a tool or machine used for making holes in hard materials
  • 2a training exercise carried out by the military or emergency services

Using drill: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He used a drill to make a hole in the wall.

  • Example

    The dentist used a dental drill to fix my tooth.

  • Example

    The soldiers conducted a drill to prepare for combat.

  • Example

    The fire department held a drill to practice their response to a fire.

drill Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drill

Phrases with drill

  • to examine something in detail, especially in order to discover more information

    Example

    We need to drill down into the data to find out what's causing the problem.

  • a cutting tool used for drilling holes

    Example

    Make sure you use the right size drill bit for the hole you want to make.

  • a practice session held to prepare people for a fire emergency

    Example

    We had a fire drill at work today to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of a real fire.

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Summary: drill in Brief

The term 'drill' [drɪl] refers to a tool or machine used for making holes in hard materials, such as walls or teeth. It also refers to a training exercise carried out by the military or emergency services, such as a fire drill. 'Drill' extends into phrases like 'drill down,' meaning to examine something in detail, and 'fire drill,' referring to a practice session held to prepare people for a fire emergency.

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