Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Drill.
How to pronounce drill:
US
Drill - as a noun
A tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tool4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mandrillus leucophaeusSystematic training by multiple repetitions
Example: "Practice makes perfect"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exercise17practice14practice sessionrecitation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grooming12preparation15training9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
Drill - as a verb
Make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
Example: "Don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bore6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disunite9divide11part6separate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
Learn by repetition
Example: "We drilled french verbs every day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exercise17practice14practise12Undergo military training or do military exercises
Example Sentences
"My dad uses a drill to hang up pictures on the wall."
"The dentist used a dental drill to remove the decay."
"The soldiers practiced their drill on the parade ground."
"The construction workers used a power drill to make holes in the walls."
"The oil rig workers operated the drill to extract oil from the ground."
Word Game Points
Is DRILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is DRILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is DRILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drill is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
