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drills

Pronunciation: [drɪlz]

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Learn how to use drills in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) drills are exercises or practices done to learn something better. In school, students might do drills to practice math problems or spelling words.

Example

The teacher gave us some fun drills to help us with our math skills.

Example

We didn't do any drills today; instead, we just had a discussion.

Example

What kind of drills are we doing in class this week?

Context: “tools”

(noun) a drill is a tool used to make holes in hard surfaces. You can use it to make holes in wood or walls when building or fixing things.

Example

Dad used a drill to put together the new shelf.

Example

She didn't have any drills in her toolbox to fix the problem.

Example

Can you show me how to use the drill safely?

Context: “education”

(verb) to drill means to practice something many times so you can do it really well. It’s like when you repeat something over and over to remember it better.

Example

We drilled our lines for the play until we all knew them perfectly.

Example

He didn't drill for the test, so he didn't do well.

Example

How often do you drill the new vocabulary words?

Context: “tools”

(verb) to drill means to use a tool to make a hole in something. For example, you might drill into wood or metal to help build a project.

Example

She drilled a hole in the wood to hang the picture frame.

Example

He didn't drill into the concrete because he didn't have the right tool.

Example

Do you know how to drill a hole in the wall?

How to pronounce drills

Pronunciation: [drɪlz]

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