Drill into

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phrasal verb

To make a hole in something using a drill.

He drilled into the wall to hang the picture frame.
Visual representation of "drill into" - To make a hole in something using a drill

Often appears as...

  • drilled into the wall
  • drilled into the wood
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Visual representation of "drill into"
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Literal Action

Used when describing the physical act of using a drill on a surface.

Illustration for Literal Action
The carpenter drilled into the cabinet to install the new knobs.
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Physical Context

Mostly used for construction or DIY descriptions, not for body parts.

Illustration for Physical Context
She drilled into the baseboard to hide the wiring.
Visual representation of the word "Drill into"

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