Word of the Day: Drill
There are a few different ways to use the word “drill.” As a verb, “drill” means to repeat an action or repeat information so that it is memorized and learned.
- The soccer coach drills his players on how to pass the ball.
- The teacher drilled her students on spelling.
- Firefighters are drilled on how to use CPR when a person isn’t breathing.
To drill, also means to put a hole into something.
- Oil companies drill for oil.
- A dentist drills decayed material out of a tooth.
- A carpenter drills holes through wood when working on a construction project.
This word can also be used as a noun.
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A power drill makes holes in wood and other hard materials.
- A dental drill is used to removed decayed material from a tooth.
- Oil companies use a drill to punch a hole through the surface of the Earth. When oil is found, it’s extracted with a pump.
- Military exercises are also known as drills. A drill prepares a soldier for combat.
- Schools have fire drills, tornado drills, and other emergency drills to practice for dangerous situations.
Essential English Dictionary
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