Topic: TOOLS
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drill1
1 [countable]TZ a tool or machine used for making holes in something : an electric drill a whine like a dentist's drill ➔ pneumatic drill
an electric drilla whine like a dentist's drill2 [countable]SES a method of teaching students, sports players etc something by making them repeat the same lesson, exercise etc many times : a pronunciation drill
a pronunciation drill3 an occasion when people practise what they should do in a dangerous situation such as a fire
fire/emergency drill
4 [uncountable]PMA military training in which soldiers practise marching, using weapons etc : rifle drill
rifle drill5 the usual way that something is done : 'You know the drill?' 'Not really. Tell me again what to do.'
the drill
British English old-fashioned'You know the drill?' 'Not really. Tell me again what to do.'6 [uncountable]TIM a type of strong cotton cloth
7 [countable]
a) TAC a machine for planting seeds in rows
b) TAC a row of seeds planted by a machine
