drilled Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
   bore; drill.
   
   • don't drill here, there's a gas pipe
   • drill a hole into the wall
   • drill for oil
   • carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall
2. verb train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
   drill.
   
3. verb learn by repetition
   practise; practice; exercise; drill.
   
   • We drilled French verbs every day
   • Pianists practice scales
4. verb teach by repetition
   drill.
   
5. verb undergo military training or do military exercises
   drill.
   
6. adjective satellite trained in a skill by repetitious practice
   
   • well-drilled in military procedures

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