drill

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drill /d ˈrɪl/ ?

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(n) a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
(n) similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
(n) systematic training by multiple repetitions
(n) (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
(v) make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
(v) train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
(v) learn by repetition
(v) teach by repetition
(v) undergo military training or do military exercises

Looking to neutralize a key Republican campaign issue, the House majority passes legislation allowing offshore drilling.
These include threatening a naked detainee with a power drill and a gun, and staging mock executions.
In New York City, despite the pleas of safety engineers, meaningful fire drills are still not mandatory in skyscrapers.

"For too long, for a decade or more, there's been a cozy relationship between the oil companies and the federal agency that permits them to drill," Obama said, referring to MMS.
on May 14, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Washington Post (blog)
"With respect, sir, we drill hundreds of wells a year around the world," Hayward told Republican Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas. "That's what scaring me right now."
on Jun 17, 2010 By: Tony Hayward Source: The Associated Press
"Let's drill, baby, drill - not stall baby, stall," said Palin, the former governor of oil-rich Alaska and the Republican Party's first female vice presidential nominees - albeit in the unsuccessful 2008 elections.
on Apr 10, 2010 By: Sarah Palin Source: AFP