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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.
    "He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the shelf."
  2. verb To practise something repeatedly, often in a military or training context, until it becomes automatic.
    "The recruits were drilled every morning before dawn."
  3. noun A tool or machine used for boring holes.
    "She grabbed the drill to put up the new curtain rail."
  4. noun A repeated practice exercise designed to build a skill or prepare for an emergency.
    "The school held a fire drill on Tuesday."

drill in a sentence

  • He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the shelf.
  • The recruits were drilled every morning before dawn.
  • The teacher drilled the students on their times tables.
  • She grabbed the drill to put up the new curtain rail.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the shelf." 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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