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drill4

Pronunciation: /drɪl/

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Definition of drill

noun

[mass noun]
  • a coarse twilled cotton or linen fabric: sturdy clothes in drill, denim and linen top quality cotton drill with reinforced seams

Origin:

early 18th century: abbreviation of earlier drilling, from German Drillich, from Latin trilix 'triple-twilled', from tri- 'three' + licium 'thread'

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Definition of drill in the US English dictionary