drill
Pronunciation: [drɪl]
Word
Context: "tools"
(noun) a tool that makes holes in hard surfaces like wood or metal. It helps you to put things together by making holes for screws or nails.
Example
The carpenter used a drill to make perfect holes for the new shelves.
Example
The drill was not working, so he couldn't finish building the project.
Example
Can you show me how to use the drill safely?
Context: "practice"
(verb) to practice or repeat an activity to become good at it. Like when kids do drills for fire safety to be ready in case of an emergency.
Example
We drill every week to make sure everyone knows what to do during a fire alarm.
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They didn't drill at all, so they were confused during the emergency.
Example
How often do we drill for fire safety in school?
Context: "emergency"
(noun) a practice session to prepare for emergencies. This is important so everyone knows what to do when something really happens.
Example
The school had a successful drill for an earthquake today.
Example
There was no drill planned, so many students didn't know how to react during the emergency.
Example
What kind of drill are we having next week?
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