drill
UK: drɪl | US: drɪl
n. a tool or machine for making holes
n. a training exercise or repetitive practice
vt. to bore a hole with a drill
vt. to train or instruct through repetition
The word "drill" originates from Old English drylian, meaning "to bore or turn," likely imitative of the sound or motion of drilling. Over time, it expanded semantically to include repetitive training (mid-17th century), metaphorically linking the mechanical action of drilling holes to the repetitive nature of practice.
The carpenter used a drill to make holes in the wood.
Soldiers undergo rigorous drill to improve their discipline.
She drilled the students on multiplication tables daily.
The dentist’s drill made a high-pitched noise.
Firefighters practiced evacuation drills monthly.