noun

drilling

DRIH-lihng

noun

The process of boring holes into a surface or material.

"Oil drilling began off the coast last year."

Repeated practice exercises, especially military or skill training.

"Years of drilling made the routine second nature to the soldiers."

How to Use Drilling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBoring holes (as with oil or construction), or running repeated practice exercises.

Common pairings

oil drilling military drilling

drillings plural, drillings plural, Drillings plural

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Oil _____ began off the coast last year.

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