Start a free trial

drill


drill - noun

  • a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
  • similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
  • systematic training by multiple repetitions
  • (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms

    • drill - verb

    • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
    • train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
    • learn by repetition
    • teach by repetition
    • undergo military training or do military exercises

    drill - thesaurus

    bore   exercise   practice American English spelling   practise British English spelling   recitation  

    Scrabble score for drill

    d is 2 r is 1 i is 1 l is 1 l is 1
    Scrabble score = 6

    Spelling dictionary home

    Try Spellzone for free



    Search for a word



    Start a free trial

    "This is a fantastic opportunity for our students!  I'm sure Spellzone will be invaluable in helping them to improve their spellings and therefore improve the quality of their writing in all subject areas!"

    Teacher, High School, UK