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drill meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of drill at MeaningMonkey.org. drill meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DRILL noun
Definition of drill (noun)
- a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
- similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
- synonyms: Mandrillus leucophaeus
- systematic training by multiple repetitions
- "practice makes perfect"
- synonyms: exercise, practice, practice session, recitation
- (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
DRILL verb
Definition of drill (verb)
- make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
- "don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"; "drill a hole into the wall"; "drill for oil"; "carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall"
- synonyms: bore
- train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
- learn by repetition
- teach by repetition
- undergo military training or do military exercises
Source: Princeton University Wordnet