drill
Makes holes mechanically
The main meanings of drill, noun and verb, fall into two categories.
First, a drill is a tool with a cutting attachment that makes holes.
When you drill, you use one of these.
By extension, when you figuratively drill into or drill down on something, you get past the surface of it to look at it in greater detail.
Second, drill is an activity that is repeated for mastery or reinforcement (fire drill).
When you drill, you take part in such an activity (drill Spanish verbs, drill multiplication tables).
Small amount or portion
- chuckThrow carelessly or informally
- cordlessWithout attached wiring
- augerSpiral hole-maker
- powerEnergy transfer rate
driver · handheld · hole · carbide · battery · torque · trigger · clutch
Creation or arrangement
- marchRhythmic group walk
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- squadSmall working group
sergeant · battalion · parade · infantry · regiment · command · orders · discipline
Tiresome individual or drill
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- excavateRemove earth systematically
- wellDug water source
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
gas · core · sample · earth · geology · mining · exploration · penetrate
Calcified jaw structure
- cavityEmpty space within
- fillingMaterial placed within
- enamelHard glossy coating
- dentistOral care physician
decay · root · nerve · crown · burr · handpiece · pulp · anesthetic
Designing performance movement sequences
- formationCreation or arrangement
- synchronizedOccurring at the same time
- stepFoot movement forward
- routineRegular sequence of actions
precision · team · squad · majorette · halftime · performance · pom-pom · kickline
Act of redoing
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- exerciseActivity for fitness
routine · preparation · simulation · run-through · mock · procedure · protocol · technique
Removal from danger
- fireCombustion with flames
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- safetyFreedom from harm
- lockdownEnforced restriction on movement
assembly · procedure · tornado · earthquake · shelter · exit · response · preparedness
bit
Small amount or portion
power · driver · handheld · hole · carbide · battery · torque · trigger · clutch · collet
formation
Creation or arrangement
squad · sergeant · battalion · parade · infantry · regiment · command · orders · discipline · uniform
bore
Tiresome individual or drill
oil · gas · core · sample · earth · geology · mining · exploration · penetrate · extract
tooth
Calcified jaw structure
dentist · decay · root · nerve · crown · burr · handpiece · pulp · anesthetic · rotary
choreography
Designing performance movement sequences
- formationCreation or arrangement
- synchronizedOccurring at the same time
- stepFoot movement forward
routine · precision · team · squad · majorette · halftime · performance · pom-pom · kickline · competition
repetition
Act of redoing
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
exercise · routine · preparation · simulation · run-through · mock · procedure · protocol · technique · memorization
evacuation
Removal from danger
lockdown · assembly · procedure · tornado · earthquake · shelter · exit · response · preparedness · siren
whir
Continuous humming sound
hum · vibration · noise · piercing · shrill · drone · clatter · mechanical · rattling · roar
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
denim · khaki · canvas · durable · workwear · uniform · sturdy · cloth · linen · sailcloth
- group activitiesgroup games, voting, protest, group dance, group project
- powered machineselectric car, laptop, smartphone, television, microwave
- constructionconstruction site, building site, hammer, building, beam
- military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
- woodworkingwoodworking, wood, saw, hammer, chisel
- annoying soundsscreech, teeth grinding, grinding, squeak, squeaky door
drillimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneity · free play · experimentation · creativity · ad-libbing
- fire drillEmergency evacuation practice
- power drillElectric tool for boring holes
- drill sergeantTrains raw recruits harshly
- know the drillUnderstand the usual procedure
- drilled downAnalyzed in greater depth
- drill instructorMilitary trainer of recruits
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