drilling
Pronunciation: [ˈdrɪlɪŋ]
Word
Context: "construction"
(verb) to make a hole in something, usually with a special tool called a drill. When you drill, you use this tool to go through hard materials like wood or metal.
Example
He is drilling a hole into the wall to hang a picture.
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She wasn't drilling because she couldn't find the drill.
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What are you drilling into the ground?
Context: "construction"
(noun) the act or process of making holes in materials using a drill. It helps us create space for things like screws or pipes.
Example
The drilling for the new building started last week.
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The drilling isn't done yet, so we can't move in.
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How long will the drilling take to finish?
Context: "education"
(noun) practicing a skill or task repeatedly to become better at it. For example, students might practice math drills to get faster and better.
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The teacher gave us some math drilling to help us improve.
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We didn't do any drilling today, so we forgot some of the answers.
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What kind of drilling is best for learning multiplication?
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