Drilling

/ˈdrɪl.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A series of exercises or practices designed to improve skills.

The teacher organized a fire drill to ensure that all students knew the evacuation procedures.

The act of boring a hole in a solid material, typically using a drill.

The drilling of the new water well took several weeks to complete.

A method of training by repetition, especially in a military context.

The soldiers engaged in rigorous drilling to prepare for the parade.

verb

To train or practice a skill through repetition.

The coach spent the afternoon drilling the players on their shooting techniques.

To make a hole in something by using a drill.

We are drilling through the wall to install the new electrical outlet.

From the Middle English 'drillen', meaning 'to bore or pierce'.

drilling down

Going into more detail or depth on a subject.

drilling for oil

The act of looking for oil by boring into the earth's surface.

drilling in practice

Repeated exercises aimed at mastering a skill.

drill

A tool or machine used for making holes.

bore

To make a hole in something through mechanical means.

excavation

The process of digging up earth.

To practice intensely on a subject or skill.

We were drilling hard for the big test next week.

Engaging in intense work or efforts to achieve something.

He's been drilling on that project day and night.