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Drill: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：practice rigorously (drill)

drill 🔊

/drɪl/

To train someone by making them repeat an action or recite information many times until it becomes automatic.

Drill meaning illustrated: coach leading students in repetitive training exercises on a field.

practice rigorously 🔊

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/ˈpræktɪs ˈrɪɡərəsli/

To engage in repetitive training to master a skill or behavior through constant repetition.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Middle Dutch 'drillen', meaning 'to bore, turn', related to repetitive motion.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a drill sergeant making soldiers repeat exercises – drill means to train by repetition.

📖 Example

The coach will drill the team on passing skills for an hour before the match. 🔊 The coach will drill the team on passing skills for an hour before the match.

🔗 Collocations

drill into – to instill knowledge or skills through repeated practice

drill exercises – structured practice sessions for improvement

fire drill – a practice exercise for emergency evacuation

🔄 Synonyms

train (v.) – to teach skills through systematic practice

practice (v.) – to perform repeatedly to gain proficiency

rehearse (v.) – to practice for a performance or event

🚫 Antonyms

neglect (v.) – to fail to practice or care for

ignore (v.) – to pay no attention to training

🌱 Derivatives

drilling (n.) – the act of training or practicing repeatedly

drill (n.) – a training exercise or session

📖 Cultural Story

Entered English in the 16th century from Dutch, originally for boring holes. Now widely used in military and sports training for repetitive practice, like drill sergeants.

Meaning 2：bore a hole (drill)

drill 🔊

/drɪl/

To make a hole in something hard using a special tool that spins around very fast.

Drill definition: power tool boring a clean hole into wood, creating sawdust.

bore a hole 🔊

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/bɔːr ə hoʊl/

To create a hole in a hard material using a rotating tool.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I need to drill a small hole in the wall to hang up this picture frame. 🔊 I need to drill a small hole in the wall to hang up this picture frame.

🔗 Collocations

drill bit – the cutting attachment used in a drill

drill press – a stationary machine for precision drilling

drill hole – an opening made by drilling

🔄 Synonyms

bore (v.) – to make a hole using a drilling tool

pierce (v.) – to penetrate and create an opening

perforate (v.) – to make a series of small holes

🚫 Antonyms

seal (v.) – to close or block a hole

fill (v.) – to put material into a hole to close it

🌱 Derivatives

drilling (n.) – the process of making holes with a drill

drill (n.) – a tool used for boring holes