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drill in German

drill in German is Drillich, Bohrmaschine, Bohrer — drill means to make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.

drill in German

Drillich
noun
A strong, durable cotton fabric with a strong bias (diagonal) in the weave.
Bohrmaschine
noun
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
Bohrer
noun
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
Drill
noun
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
Drill
noun
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.
bohren
verb
(transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
schleifen
verb
(ergative) To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
drillen
verb
(transitive) To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.

What does "drill" mean?

  1. verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
    "You will need to drill through the tiles slowly so they do not crack."
  2. verb To practise something repeatedly, often in a military or training context, until it becomes automatic.
    "The coach drills the team on set pieces before every match."
  3. noun A tool or machine used for boring holes.
    "Dad's cordless drill ran out of battery halfway through the job."
  4. noun A repeated practice exercise designed to build a skill or prepare for an emergency.
    "The pupils practised an evacuation drill in the playground."
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drill in a sentence

  • You will need to drill through the tiles slowly so they do not crack.
  • The dentist drilled the tooth after numbing it.
  • The coach drills the team on set pieces before every match.
  • The recruits were drilled every morning before dawn.

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What is "drill" in German?
"drill" in German is Drillich, Bohrmaschine, Bohrer. drill means: To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
How do you use "drill" in a sentence?
Example: "You will need to drill through the tiles slowly so they do not crack." In German, "drill" is Drillich, Bohrmaschine, Bohrer.
Are there other ways to say "drill" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "drill": Drillich, Bohrmaschine, Bohrer, Drill, bohren, schleifen.
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