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drill

drill (third-person singular simple present drills, present participle drilling, simple past and past participle drilled)

1. (transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

   Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.

2. (intransitive) To practice, especially in a military context.

   They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.

3. (transitive) To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.

   The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions.

4. (intransitive) To investigate or examine something in more detail or at a different level

   Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty.

5. (ergative) To cause ones subordinates to drill (practice).

   The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.

6. (transitive) To hit or kick with a lot of power.
   • 2006, Joe Coon, The Perfect Game,

     He did get their attention when he drilled the ball dead center into the hole for an opening birdie.

   • 2007, Craig Cowell, Muddy Sunday,

     Without compromising he drilled the ball home, leaving Dynamos ill-fated keeper diving for fresh air.

   • 2010 December 29, Chris Whyatt, “Chelsea 1 - 0 Bolton”, BBC:

     Bolton were then just inches from taking the lead, but the dangerous-looking Taylor drilled just wide after picking up a loose ball following Jose Bosingwas poor attempted clearance.

drill (plural drills)

1. A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

   Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.

2. The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit

   Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.

3. An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise)

   Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency.

4. Any of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, that drill holes in the shells of other animals

Definizione dizionario drill

	trapano
	tool

	trapanare
	to make a hole

	trivellare
	to make a hole

	esercitarsi
	to train

	esercitazione
	exercise

	inculcare
	to make to remember

	perforare
	to make a hole

	scavare
	to investigate closer

addestrare

barramina

bucare

esercitare

forare

foratura

istruzione

mandrillus leucophaeus

perforatore

praticare

punta

punta da trapano

sonda

traforare

trivella

Altri significati:

To create a hole by removing material with a drill.

to cause one's subordinates to drill

training (esp. practical and hands-on)

The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit

Old World monkey

(transitive) To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.

An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise)

A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

(intransitive) To investigate or examine something in more detail or at a different level

(hole) puncher

A strong, durable cotton fabric with a strong bias (diagonal) in the weave.

(transitive) To hit or kick with a lot of power.

(transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill [ '''tool''' ].

(mil) drill

driving part of a drill

hit (the mark)

(intransitive) To practice, especially in a military context.

An Old World monkey of West Africa, Mandrillus leucophaeus, similar in appearance to the mandrill, but lacking the colorful face.

Any of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, that drill holes in the shells of other animals

(ergative) To cause one's subordinates to drill [ '''practice''' ].