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drill
A2
noun
Usage:
90%
power tool
Translation: power tool
Pronunciation: /drɪl/
Meaning: A tool with a rotating tip used to make holes in hard materials like wood or metal.

A drill is a machine or hand tool. It turns fast to make round holes. People use it in construction and homes.

He uses a drill to make holes in wood.

The drill makes a loud noise when working.

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B1
noun
Usage:
80%
practice
Translation: practice
Pronunciation: /drɪl/
Meaning: The act of practicing something many times to improve skills, often in sports or military training.

A drill is practice or training done many times. It helps people get better at sports or work. It can be used in schools or the army.

We have football drills every week after school.

The soldiers did drills to learn how to march.

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B1
verb
Usage:
75%
train
Translation: train
Pronunciation: /drɪl/
Meaning: To teach or train someone by repeating instructions or exercises many times.

To drill means to teach by repeating something many times. It helps people learn fast. Teachers and coaches often do this.

The coach drills the team every day.

They drilled the workers in safety rules.

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B2
noun
Usage:
50%
boring machine
Translation: boring machine
Pronunciation: /drɪl/
Meaning: A machine or tool used to remove earth, rock, or other material, often to find oil or minerals.

A drill is a large machine used to dig or make holes in the earth. It helps find oil, water, or minerals. It is used in industries.

The oil drill worked deep underground.

They used a drill to find water under the ground.

5
B1
noun
Usage:
70%
military exercise
Translation: military exercise
Pronunciation: /drɪl/
Meaning: A military exercise where soldiers practice marching, forming lines, and other skills.

In the military, a drill is a practice for soldiers. They learn to move together and follow orders. It prepares them for real situations.

The army did a drill before the parade.

During drill, soldiers learn to stand in lines.

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B2
noun
Usage:
30%
nagging
Translation: nagging
Pronunciation: /drɪl/
Meaning: A painful or constant boring feeling, often used figuratively to mean repeated questioning or pressure.

Drill can also mean a feeling of being bothered or asked many times. It is like a constant pressure or pain, but not physical.

She felt the drill of questions every day.

The constant drill made him tired and annoyed.

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A2
verb
Usage:
90%
make hole
Translation: make hole
Pronunciation: /drɪl/
Meaning: To make a hole by turning a tool quickly (to drill something).

To drill means to use a tool to make a hole by turning it fast. People drill wood, walls, or metal to put nails or screws.

I drilled a hole in the wall for a picture.

He drills wood to hang a shelf.

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