Drill

usgb/drɪl/
noun

A tool used to make holes.

He used a drill to make a hole in the wall.
Visual representation of "drill" - A tool used to make holes

Often appears as...

  • hand drill
  • power drill
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Tool Variety

Different drills serve various purposes, like hand drills for manual work or power drills for tougher tasks.

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She switched from a hand drill to a power drill for the concrete wall.
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Action Implied

When 'drill' is used, it often implies an action to create a hole, not just the tool itself.

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He needs to drill before mounting the shelf.
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