1. Trained in a skill by repetitious practice
   "well-drilled in military procedures"

1. Make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
   "don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"; "drill a hole into the wall"; "drill for oil";
   - bore
    
2. Repeat an activity or skill many times or regularly to improve or maintain proficiency
   "We drilled French verbs every day";
   - exercise, practice [N. Amer], practise [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. Teach by repetition
   "The teacher drilled the multiplication tables into the students' heads"
    
4. Undergo military training or do military exercises
   "The soldiers drilled for hours in the hot sun"

See also: trained

Type of: develop, disunite, divide, educate, instruct, learn, part, prepare, read, separate, study, take, teach, train

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