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drill [ˈdrɪl]

1 drill noun
  • a tool used for making holes in hard substances
  • an exercise done to practice military skills or procedures (chiefly Brit)
  • a physical or mental activity that is done repeatedly in order to learn something, become more skillful, etc.

2 drill verb
  • to make a hole in something with a drill
  • to teach or train (someone) by repeating a lesson or exercise again and again
  • to train (soldiers) by making them practice military procedures and exercises

3 drill noun
  • a row of seeds planted by a special machine
  • a special machine that plants seeds in rows

4 drill verb
  • to plant (seeds) in a row with a special machine

5 drill noun
  • a type of strong cotton cloth