drill

nouns

a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
drill
is a type of (narrower)
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
tool
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
Mandrillus leucophaeus, drill
systematic training by multiple repetitions
"practice makes perfect"
drill, exercise, practice, practice session, recitation
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
drill
domain category
the military forces of a nation
"their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine
is a type of (narrower)
activity leading to skilled behavior
grooming, preparation, training

verbs

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
"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"
bore, drill
is derived from
electric drill
is derived from
drilling
is derived from
drilling
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
drill
is a type of (narrower)
create by training and teaching
"The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future"
develop, educate, prepare, train
learn by repetition
"We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
drill, exercise, practice, practise
teach by repetition
drill
is a type of (narrower)
impart skills or knowledge to
"I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat"
instruct, learn, teach
undergo military training or do military exercises
drill
is a type of (narrower)
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
"She is training to be a teacher"; "He trained as a legal aid"
prepare, train