drilling

IPA: drˈɪɫɪŋ

Act of drilling.
A long firearm with three barrels (typically a mix of shotgun and rifle barrels).
A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill.
A surname from German.

Examples of "drilling" in Sentences

The loud drilling noise echoed through the construction site as workers dug deep into the ground
The dentist began drilling into my tooth to remove a cavity, causing me to flinch in discomfort
The oil company applied for permits to start drilling for resources in the protected wildlife area
The drilling machine broke down, causing a delay in the project timeline
The rhythmic drilling of the rain against the roof was soothing as I drifted off to sleep