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Meaning of Drilled
The primary meaning of the word "Drilled" is to make a hole in something using a drill.
Definitions
- To make a hole in something using a drill
- * To teach or train someone thoroughly and exhaustively, often using repetition
- * To practice or rehearse something repeatedly in order to learn or perfect it
Etymology of Drilled
The word "Drilled" originates from the Old French word "driller", which is derived from the Middle Dutch word "drillen", meaning to bore or turn
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making holes using a drill
Example Uses
- The carpenter drilled a hole in the wall to hang the picture
- * The students were drilled in the basics of mathematics before moving on to more complex topics
- * The football team drilled plays repeatedly during practice to perfect their technique