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To be making a hole
“When it is dry, pull it off the wax paper and drill a hole in the center of the epoxy.”
Present participle for to teach by rigorous and repeated exercises or training
“There was neither time nor resources to drill such soldiers in elaborate tactics and discipline.”
Present participle for to do an act or skill repeatedly in order to perfect it
“Do you believe it well for a public speaker to drill himself in elocution and gestures?”
Present participle for to implant or ingrain, literally or into one's consciousness
“She laid emphasis on the last word, trying to drill into him the importance of the possible bachelor auction and other unknown variables.”
Present participle for to plant or embed seeds in the ground
“These drills are designed to drill seeds directly into stubble or sod without previous tillage.”
Present participle for to shoot someone or something with a gun
“Another word from you, and I'll drill you full of lead.”
Present participle for to obtain coal, minerals, or other valuable materials through excavation
Present participle for to affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure
Present participle for to move or walk, especially in an orderly fashion as a group in a single line
Present participle for to question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner
Present participle for to engage in vigorous physical exercise
Present participle for to search (an area) for something, especially mineral deposits
Present participle for to interrogate with questions
Present participle for to cover completely with water
The process or act of teaching
The process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine
The action or process of penetrating something
Characterized by the use of wit, especially to offend
Having or producing a sudden and intense piercing sensation
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