1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Drill.

2. (n.) The act of piercing with a drill.

3. (n.) A training by repeated exercises.

4. (n.) The act of using a drill in sowing seeds.

5. (n.) A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton.

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