Meaning of 'drill'

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

Synonyms: practice

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

Example: "We drilled French verbs every day"

Synonyms: practice

verb

teach by repetition

verb

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

Example: "don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"

Synonyms: bore