Drilled
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪld/
Drilled (adj)
- Practised many times in the same way, so you can do it quickly and correctly.
- Made with a tool that cuts holes by turning and pressing into a surface.
Drilled (verb)
- To make a deep hole in the ground using a rotating tool.
- To train people by repeating instructions and movements until they become automatic.
Examples
- The drilled hole helped us reach the water source.
- A drilled hole can be used for planting new trees.
Drilled (adjective)
Examples
- The students stayed drilled in the same routine.
- Her drilled answers came quickly during the test.