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Vocabulary Entry
drill
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tool or device used to create holes in hard material, typically by means of a rotary or a percussion motion.
Example Sentences
"The carpenter used a drill to make holes for the screws."
"We rented a drill to help with the home improvement project."
"The construction workers were operating heavy drills to break up the concrete."
V
verb
To make a hole in something using a drill or to teach or practice a specific skill or procedure repetitively.
Example Sentences
"They need to drill a hole in the wall for the new electrical outlet."
"The coach decided to drill the team on their offensive plays before the big game."
"He will drill the students on vocabulary words before the spelling test."