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drillmaster

drillmaster

1 6.7
A person who leads and trains recruits in military exercises
  • noun
  • /ˈdrɪlˌmæs.tɚ/
: instructor de ejercicios
  • During the exercise, the drillmaster issued commands to ensure everyone performed the movements correctly.

Examples

  • Can you tell me who the drillmaster is?

  • The drillmaster led the soldiers through rigorous training drills every morning.

  • The drillmaster demanded perfect coordination from every member of the squad.

  • During boot camp, the drillmaster led the recruits through a series of challenging exercises.

  • Our new drillmaster is known for his strict discipline and attention to detail.

  • The drillmaster shouted commands during the training exercise.

  • As a former soldier, the experienced drillmaster knew how to motivate his team to improve their skills.

Synonyms

drill instructor
vsdrillmaster
7 5.1

A soldier who trains new soldiers in marching, discipline and basic tasks

is similar but can be used outside strict military rank
drill master
vsdrillmaster
1 7.7

A soldier who trains new soldiers in marching and discipline

is a broader label for anyone leading military or physical training exercises
driller
vsdrillmaster
1 5.0

A person who makes others repeat exercises to improve skills

is focused on military and physical instruction rather than general practice

How Strict

drillmaster
1 6.7
instructor
244 2.9

Surface Forms

drillmaster singular
drillmasters plural

Morphology

drillmaster = drill + master (transparent) = drill + master

Clear compound of 'drill' (training exercise) + 'master' meaning an instructor who leads drills.

Etymology

Drillmaster combines drill (a 'repeated practice' or exercise) and master ('a teacher' or leader). So a drillmaster is the leader who runs training drills and teaches people to move and act together.