drill
|drill|
B1
/drɪl/
boring or training
Etymology
Etymology Information
'drill' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'drillen,' where 'drillen' meant 'to bore or turn.'
Historical Evolution
'drillen' transformed into the Old English word 'drillan,' and eventually became the modern English word 'drill.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bore or turn,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'making holes' and 'training.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool or machine with a pointed end for making holes.
He used a drill to make a hole in the wall.
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Noun 2
a practice or exercise, especially in a military context.
The soldiers performed a drill to prepare for the mission.
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