drill (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: drɪl
Definition
A tool or machine that makes holes by turning a sharp bit.
Examples
He used a drill to put screws into the wall.
The dentist's drill made a high-pitched sound.
We need a new drill bit for this job.
How to Use drill
- drill a hole (collocation)
- To make a hole using a drill. — "She will drill a hole in the wall for the shelf."
- drill for oil (collocation)
- To search for and extract oil from the ground. — "The company plans to drill for oil in the Arctic."
- fire drill (collocation)
- An emergency exercise for evacuating a building. — "We must all leave the building calmly during a fire drill."
- practice drill (collocation)
- A practice session for a specific skill or procedure. — "The team runs a penalty kick drill every practice."
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