drill — a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip for making holes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip for making holes
Pronunciation (IPA): /drɪl/
Example Sentences
- My dad's drill is so loud that even the neighbors know when he's doing DIY projects.
- The math teacher made us drill multiplication tables until we could recite them in our sleep.
- He used a cordless drill to assemble the furniture.
drill
NOUN[/drɪl/]
a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip for making holes
The dentist uses a tiny drill to fix the patient's tooth carefully.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'drill' derives from 17th-century Dutch 'drillen,' meaning 'to rotate' or 'to turn.' The term evolved in English to denote both the mechanical action of boring holes and the repetitive practice or training of military maneuvers.
Breakdown
Dutch 'drillen' (to rotate, to turn) → English 'drill' (to bore, to pierce; also: to train or practice repeatedly).
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📝Examples
“My dad's drill is so loud that even the neighbors know when he's doing DIY projects.”
“The math teacher made us drill multiplication tables until we could recite them in our sleep.”
“He used a cordless drill to assemble the furniture.”
“We need to drill the importance of safety into new employees.”
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