noun / verb
drill
A tool for making holes by rotating a cutting bit.
She uses a cordless drill to make holes in wood.
Etymology
The Dutch verb meant to bore or pierce. Its English noun names the tool that performs this action with a rotating bit.
More examples
- This drill needs a fresh battery.
- He drilled two holes for the shelf brackets.
- Wear safety glasses when drilling into metal.
Forms
drill · drills · drilled · drilling
driller noun — A person who operates a drilling machine.
Similar words
- auger
- A spiral drilling tool, often used for wood or soil.
- borer
- A broader term for a tool that makes holes.