Drilling

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/

Drilling (noun)

  1. The act of making holes in something using a tool.
  2. Training soldiers by practicing movements and exercises.
  3. The process of extracting oil or gas from the ground.

Examples

  • The drilling of the wall took longer than expected.
  • Drilling into metal requires special equipment.

Common collocations: drilling machine, drilling process, start drilling, military drilling, drilling exercises

Synonyms of Drilling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Drilling

  • opposite of making holes