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verb(drill)to fix something in the mind or habit pattern of by repetitive instruction
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verb(drill)to impart or communicate by repetition
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verb(drill)to train or exercise in military drill
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verb(drill)to sow (seeds) by dropping along a shallow furrow
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verb(drill)to sow with seed or set with seedlings inserted in drills
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verb(drill)to distribute seed or fertilizer in by means of a drill
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noun(drill)an instrument with an edged or pointed end for making holes in hard substances by revolving or by a succession of blows; also : a machine for operating such an instrument
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noun(drill)the act or exercise of training soldiers in marching and in executing prescribed movements with a weapon
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noun(drill)a physical or mental exercise aimed at perfecting facility and skill especially by regular practice
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noun(drill)a western African baboon (Mandrillus leucophaeus synonym Papio leucophaeus) having a black face and brown coat and closely related to the mandrill
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noun(drill)a shallow furrow or trench into which seed is sown
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noun(drill)a row of seed sown in such a furrow
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noun(drill)a planting implement that makes holes or furrows, drops in the seed and sometimes fertilizer, and covers them with earth
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noun(drill)a durable cotton twilled fabric
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noun(drill)a portable drill with a plate that is pressed by the breast in forcing the drill against the work
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noun(drill)a practice drill in extinguishing fires or in the conduct and manner of exit in case of fire
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noun(drill)drill
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verb(drill)to drill (something) in advance