drill
Noun
- 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.
- the portion of a drill (1) that drives the bit
- Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.
- 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.
Verb
- to create a hole by removing material with a drill (1)
- Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.
- to practice, especially in a military context
- They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.
- to repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it
- The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions.
- to investigate or examine something in more detail or at a different level
- Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty.
Translations Noun
Translations Verb
- German: (1,4) bohren ; (2) schleifen , drillen ; (3) -
- French: (1) forer ; (2) entrainer ;
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