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Synonyms for drill

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for drill

repetition of an action so as to develop or maintain one's skill

to subject to or engage in forms of exertion in order to train, strengthen, or condition

to instruct in a body of doctrine or belief

to fix (an idea, for example) in someone's mind by reemphasis and repetition

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Synonyms for drill

a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

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(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

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train in the military, e

learn by repetition

undergo military training or do military exercises

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For most applications this will suffice but if you have an application which requires either the cutting of thicker material, or the drilling of box sections, or step drilling, it is worth looking for a drill with as large a stroke range as possible.
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The 18-volt platform is the best for general use, and today's top battery- powered models deliver enough power to eliminate the need for a corded drill. Beyond voltage, you'll need to make decisions about a couple of other features when buying a cordless drill.
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