drill
2
7.5
- noun
- /drɪl/
- Neologism
:
drill
- From far away, I could hear the staccato drill of a Nuttall's woodpecker.
Examples
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Drill gang got down his trip, his drill gang trip and money back.
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And I used to be nervous about this drill because bro, I could not guard.
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And so these two rival drill gangs basically have, you know, a lot of history and it connects to music at large.
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When he exited the tube, he found Kulakov conducting an emergency training drill in the forward compartments.
Fiction book (2002) -
The new track by the artist reflects the raw energy and dark themes typical of drill music.
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Many young rappers are inspired by the gritty storytelling found in drill lyrics.
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London's music scene has been significantly influenced by the rise of drill as a genre.
Idioms
Compounds
12
2.4
A practice where people leave a building to be safe during a fire or other emergency
- Specialized
11
3.7
A metal tool that makes holes in hard materials like rock or wood when attached to a drill
4
2.8
A tool that uses electricity or a battery to make holes in hard things like wood and metal
1
3.0
A hand-held tool that uses electricity to turn a small metal piece to make holes
- Specialized
1
3.7
A fast spinning tool dentists use to cut teeth and prepare holes for fillings
- Specialized
1
6.1
A tool that cuts out a round piece from hard materials like concrete or rock
- Specialized
1
5.0
A heavy drill that uses compressed air to break concrete or road surfaces
- Specialized
1
4.9
A small cutting tool with spiral grooves that makes holes in wood or metal
- Specialized
A hand tool with a rotating metal bit and a flat plate you press against the chest to make holes
- Specialized
Soldiers march shoulder to shoulder in a set formation for parades
- Specialized
A strong steel bar used in drills and machines that work under high pressure
- Slur
A confused, badly organized practice for leaving a building in an emergency
- Jargon
A practice exercise where players tip and pass the ball to improve reaction time and coordination
- Archaic
Tool with a point like a star for making holes in stone by hitting and turning it
- Specialized
A tool with straight grooves that help remove dust and chips while making holes in hard rock or masonry
- Jargon
A practice where soccer players control and pass the ball using two touches
Surface Forms
Etymology
Drill (music) takes its name from street slang where drill meant 'to shoot' or 'attack', first used in Chicago rap for hard, violent themes. So the music called drill is named for its aggressive, tense style and lyrics.