Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Drills.
Drills - 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
Drills - 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
"The dentist used a set of tiny drills to fix my cavity."
"The construction workers used heavy-duty drills to break through the concrete."
"The army recruits were running drills to practice their combat skills."
"The basketball coach made the team do drills to improve their shooting accuracy."
"The orchestra conductor conducted drills to rehearse difficult sections of the music."
Word Game Points
Is DRILLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drills is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRILLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is DRILLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drills is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRILLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is DRILLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drills is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRILLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
