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drill

drill

Meaning of drill

drilling machine

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EN-UK/ˈdrɪl/
EN-US/ˈdrɪl/
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drill with English translation

drill usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇨🇳ZH

He borrowed the drill to hang a heavy mirror.

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🇬🇧EN🇨🇳ZH

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

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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.

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turn onturn on

drill synonyms

Related words worth learning together

rotary hammer
a heavy-duty drilling tool (hammer drill/perforator) used for masonry with a hammering action
impact driver
a tool with an impact mechanism for driving screws/bolts; different action from a drill
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rotary hammer

a heavy-duty drilling tool (hammer drill/perforator) used for masonry with a hammering action

B1Rarely

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

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impact driver

a tool with an impact mechanism for driving screws/bolts; different action from a drill

B1Often

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

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How to pronounce drill and what this word means

drill means drill. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce drill

/ˈdrɪl/

drill translation

drill

drill examples

He borrowed the drill to hang a heavy mirror.

drill transcription

/ˈdrɪl/, /ˈdrɪl/

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drill meaning: what does it mean?

drilling machine

drill pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

drill definition and sentence examples: how is it 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 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 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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