drill
Translation
drill, exercise, practice
Examples
I need an electric drill for this job.
I need an electric drill for this job.
The soldiers performed a military drill.
The soldiers performed a military drill.
We have a fire drill this afternoon.
We have a fire drill this afternoon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) drill a tool for making holes I need an electric drill for this job.
((a)) drill a training exercise We have a fire drill this afternoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (tool) borer, auger; (exercise) practice, training
Etymology
From Dutch 'dril', meaning 'a hole, a borer'. The sense of 'training exercise' comes from the repetitive action, like drilling a hole.
Memory Tips
Connect the two meanings: the repetitive action of using a tool (a drill) is like the repetitive nature of a training exercise (a drill).