Enter the word for search

drilling

UK
/ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
drilling down
drilling through
drillingnoun
drillings
pl
Translations
The drilling of the well took several days to complete.
Le forage du puits a pris plusieurs jours à terminer.
entraînementSurtout dans le contexte militaire.
The soldiers underwent rigorous drilling to prepare for the mission.
Les soldats ont suivi un entraînement rigoureux pour se préparer à la mission.
Additional translations
drillTerme de textile.
Definitions
The act or process of making a hole in something using a drill.
The drilling of the well took several days to complete.
A training exercise or practice, especially in a military context.
The soldiers underwent rigorous drilling to prepare for the mission.
A type of strong, durable cotton fabric, often used for work clothes.
The uniform was made from a heavy-duty drilling to withstand tough conditions.
Synonyms
boring
perforation
excavation
digging
drill
hole
coring
drillinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns referring to equipment, operations, sounds, etc.
Translations
forageDans les contextes techniques.
Workers wore ear protection because of the constant drilling noise.
Les ouvriers portaient une protection auditive à cause du bruit constant de forage.
Definitions
Relating to or used for drilling; designed to bore or penetrate.
Workers wore ear protection because of the constant drilling noise.
Synonyms
boring
perforating
piercing
reaming
augering
coring
penetrating
cutting
tapping
drillverb

drilling

ing-form

drilled
Past Simple
drilled
Past Participle
drilling
ing-form
UK
/drɪl/
US
/drɪl/
Translations
He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the picture.
Il a percé un trou dans le mur pour accrocher le tableau.
entraînerpratique répétée, souvent dans un contexte sportif ou militaire
The coach drilled the team every afternoon.
L'entraîneur a entraîné l'équipe chaque après-midi.
inculquerpar répétition
The teacher drilled the students on multiplication tables.
Le professeur a inculqué les tables de multiplication aux élèves.
Definitions
To make a hole in something using a drill.
He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the picture.
To practice something repeatedly to improve skill or knowledge.
The coach drilled the team on their defensive plays.
To teach or train someone by repetitive instruction.
The teacher drilled the students on multiplication tables.
Synonyms
bore
perforate
pierce
puncture
hollow out
excavate
rehearse
practice
train
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
disregard
overlook
drillnoun
Definitions
A tool or machine with a pointed end for making holes.
He used a drill to make a hole in the wall for the picture frame.
A practice or exercise to train or improve skills, especially in a military or emergency context.
The fire drill ensured that everyone knew how to evacuate the building safely.
A type of durable cotton fabric with a diagonal weave, often used for uniforms or work clothes.
The workers wore pants made of drill to withstand the tough conditions at the construction site.
A type of baboon found in West Africa, known for its colorful face and rump.
The drill is a primate that is closely related to the mandrill.
A machine used for sowing seeds at controlled depth and spacing.
Before planting the wheat, the farmer calibrated the drill to ensure even distribution of seed.
drilladjective
Definitions
Relating to or used for drilling or drills.
He bought a drill press and several drill bits for his workshop.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong