Drill
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪl/
Drill (noun)
- a tool used to make holes in materials like wood or metal
- a practice activity to improve skills or learn something new
- a training exercise for soldiers to practice military skills
Examples
- He used a drill to hang the picture.
- The carpenter picked up the drill for the task.
Common collocations: electric drill, power drill, use a drill, fire drill, practice drill
Drill (verb)
- to use a tool to make a hole in something
- to practice something many times to improve skill
Examples
- He drilled a hole in the wall.
- They drilled through the metal sheet.