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drill
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
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noun
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
noun
systematic training by multiple repetitions
“practice makes perfect”
noun
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
noun
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
verb
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
verb
undergo military training or do military exercises
verb
learn by repetition
“We drilled French verbs every day”
verb
teach by repetition
verb
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
“don't drill here, there's a gas pipe”
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practice makes perfect
We drilled French verbs every day
Pianists practice scales
don't drill here, there's a gas pipe
drill a hole into the wall
drill for oil
carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall
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