noun
the act of drilling
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noun
the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
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verb
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
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- 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
verb
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
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verb
learn by repetition
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- We drilled French verbs every day
- Pianists practice scales
verb
teach by repetition
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verb
undergo military training or do military exercises
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