drills

[US]/[drɪlz]/
[UK]/[drɪlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to make holes with a drill; to practice a skill or routine repeatedly; to bore or pierce
n.a tool with a helical cutting edge used to make holes; a series of exercises or activities used to train or improve skills; a military exercise involving repetitive practice

Phrases & Collocations

practice drills

oil drills

drill bits

military drills

eye drills

drill sergeant

drilling holes

fire drills

drill team

does drills

Example Sentences

we need to do drills to improve our teamwork.

the soldiers practiced drills in the training field.

the basketball team ran shooting drills for an hour.

firefighters conducted rescue drills to prepare for emergencies.

the dentist recommended daily flossing and brushing drills.

the construction crew performed safety drills regularly.

he spent hours on math drills to master the concepts.

the pilot went through pre-flight drills before takeoff.

the band practiced their marching drills before the parade.

they used online drills to reinforce their vocabulary.

the football team focused on tackling drills during practice.

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