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drill
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- pronunciation:
- drIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a tool with a shaft that has sharp cutting edges and is turned at a high speed to make holes in wood, metal, and other materials.
- synonyms:
- bit
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| definition 2: |
a learning or training method in which an action or item is repeated over and over.
Our class practiced multiplication drills.- similar words:
- discipline, exercise, practice, routine, training
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| related words: |
brace |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
drills, drilling, drilled |
| definition 1: |
to produce using a drill.
The carpenter drilled a hole in the wall.- synonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- pierce, puncture
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| definition 2: |
to teach or train by means of having a person repeat something over and over.
His father drilled him in spelling.- synonyms:
- train
- similar words:
- coach, cram, discipline, instruct, school, teach, tutor
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| related words: |
bore, rehearse, train, work |
| derivations: |
drillable (adj.), driller (n.) |
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