Drills are like pens that make holes. They are used to make holes in wood, metal, and other materials.
The drill bit was dull.
Noun: drill.
Verb: drill.
Adjective: drillable.
Synonym: exercise, practice.
Antonym: skip, neglect.
The word "drill" comes from the Old English word drīelian, which means "to pierce or bore through". It is made up of the two Old English words drīw (to pierce) and -el (agentive suffix).
When might you drill into something?
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