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drillmaster

drillmaster

6.7
A person who leads and trains recruits in military exercises
  • noun
  • /ˈdrɪlˌmæs.tɚ/
translation icon : 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
6 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
6.7
instructor
221 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.