noun · B1 · Often · both

drill

дрель

Meaning of drill

drilling machine

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EN-UK/ˈdrɪl/
EN-US/ˈdrɪl/
RU[ˈdrʲelʲ]
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drill with Russian translation

drill usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

He borrowed the drill to hang a heavy mirror.

Он взял дрель, чтобы повесить тяжёлое зеркало.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Keep the drill with the other tools so you can find it quickly.

Держите дрель вместе с другими инструментами, чтобы найти её быстро.

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drill belongs to the topic "Cleaning and repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

drill
дрель
mess
trash
tool
sink
wipe
turn on

drill synonyms

Related words worth learning together

drill
общий термин для инструмента, сверлящего отверстия (дрель)
rotary hammer
мощный инструмент (перфоратор) для сверления в бетоне/камне с ударом
impact driver
ударный шуруповёрт — предназначен для вкручивания и имеет ударный механизм; не классическая дрель
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🇬🇧en

общий термин для инструмента, сверлящего отверстия (дрель)

B1Very Often

He used a drill to make a hole for the shelf bracket.

R
🇬🇧en
rotary hammer

мощный инструмент (перфоратор) для сверления в бетоне/камне с ударом

B1Rarely

They used a rotary hammer to drill anchor holes in the concrete wall.

I
🇬🇧en
impact driver

ударный шуруповёрт — предназначен для вкручивания и имеет ударный механизм; не классическая дрель

B1Often

He used an impact driver to drive the long lag bolts into the beam.

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What does drill mean?

drilling machine

How do you pronounce drill?

drill is pronounced as /ˈdrɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is drill used in a sentence?

He borrowed the drill to hang a heavy mirror. Translation: Он взял дрель, чтобы повесить тяжёлое зеркало.

Is drill part of Cleaning and repairs vocabulary?

Yes, drill (дрель) can be learned in the Cleaning and repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is drill part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, drill (дрель) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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