Drilled
/dɹɪld/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo make a hole in something using a drill.
/dɹɪld/
To bore a hole with a drill.
The carpenter drilled several holes into the wooden frame.
💡 Simply: Like when you use a tool to make a hole in the wall to hang a picture – you're drilling!
👶 For kids: Making a hole with a tool.
More Examples
They drilled through the rock to find the underground water source.
The orthodontist drilled a tiny hole into the tooth to place the filling.
How It's Used
"The construction crew drilled holes in the concrete for the anchor bolts."
"The dentist drilled the patient's tooth to remove the cavity."
To teach someone a skill or a piece of information by making them do a lot of exercises or repeat the same thing many times.
/dɹɪld/
To train by repeated exercises; to instruct or teach by practice.
The coach drilled the players on the new game strategy.
💡 Simply: Imagine practicing something over and over again until you get really good at it, like practicing your free throws in basketball – you’re drilling!
👶 For kids: Practicing something over and over to get good at it.
More Examples
The teacher drilled the students on their spelling words.
The soldiers were drilled every morning in formation and marching.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were drilled in marching and weapon handling."
"The students were drilled on their multiplication tables."
"The team was drilled in their offensive plays."
From Middle English *drillen*, from Middle Dutch *drillen* ('to bore, drill'), or a related Low German word; ultimately of imitative origin.
Historically used in military contexts for training soldiers in formation and basic maneuvers.
Memory tip
Imagine a power drill, buzzing and twisting to create a pathway.