a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

[ Syn: mandrillus leucophaeus ]

systematic training by multiple repetitions; practice makes perfect

[ Syn: exercise , practice , practice session , recitation ]

(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool; dont drill here, theres a gas pipe; drill a hole into the wall; drill for oil; carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall

[ Syn: bore ]

train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons

learn by repetition; We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales

[ Syn: exercise , practice , practise ]

teach by repetition

undergo military training or do military exercises