drilling
nounverbnounnouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈdɹɪlɪŋ//
The act or process of drilling. Making holes in objects.
noun
- 1
The act or process of drilling. Making holes in objects.
- 2
The act or process of drilling. Performing drills (exercises).
Etymology
From drill + -ing.
verb
- 1
Also a form of drillpresent participle and gerund of drill
noun
- 1
A long firearm with three barrels (typically a mix of shotgun and rifle barrels).
Etymology
Borrowed from German Drilling (“gun with three barrels; triplet”).
noun
- 1
A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill.
Forms
- plural
- drillings
drift · Movement; that which moves or is moved. Anything driven at…drifting · Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.drill · To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
drilling · The act or process of drilling. Making holes in objects.
Drilling · A surname from German.drink · To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.drinker · Someone who drinks alcoholic beverages on a regular basis.