Meaning
A tool that turns very fast to make holes; also an exercise you repeat to practise something.
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Word origin
From Dutch drillen, meaning to bore a hole or to train soldiers by repeated exercise. English took both meanings.
- Origin
- Dutch
- Root
- drillen
Grammar
Examples
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The tool sense; a drill turns fast and cuts into wood, brick, or metal.
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A "drill" is also a practice of what to do, repeated until everyone knows it.
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People say "this is not a drill" to show that something is really happening.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 10: drill, lightning, cheek and 7 more words.