English · Word Candidate

drill

/dɹɪl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: drills · drilling · drilled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

Verb

Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.

Verb

They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A tool or machine used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

Noun

Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.

Noun

Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “drill” mean?

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

Is “drill” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.