drilling
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: drillings
Sense 1
The act or process of drilling. — Making holes in objects.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The act or process of drilling. — Performing drills (exercises).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A long firearm with three barrels (typically a mix of shotgun and rifle barrels).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drilling” mean?
The act or process of drilling. — Making holes in objects.
Is “drilling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.