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drill2

Pronunciation: /drɪl/

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Definition of drill

noun

a machine which makes small furrows, sows seed in them, and then covers the seed with earth.
a small furrow made by a drill: sprinkle the seeds along a four foot drill
a row of plants sown in a drill:drills of lettuces

verb

[with object]

sow (seed) with a drill:crops drilled in autumn
plant (the ground) in furrows: (as noun drilling)accurate ridging and drilling make hoeing much easier