drilling

An adjective describing something that is used for or related to the act of making a hole in a surface, or figuratively, something that is repetitive and penetrating.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, используемое для или связанное с процессом создания отверстия в поверхности, или, в переносном смысле, что-то повторяющееся и проникающее.esAdjetivo que describe algo utilizado para o relacionado con el proceso de perforar o hacer un agujero en una superficie; también, en sentido figurado, algo repetitivo, insistente o penetrante.frAdjectif décrivant quelque chose qui sert à ou est lié à la création d'un trou dans une surface, ou, au sens figuré, quelque chose de répétitif et de pénétrant.deAdjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das zum Bohren oder zum Erzeugen von Löchern in einer Oberfläche dient oder damit zusammenhängt; im übertragenen Sinn etwas, das sich ständig wiederholt und durchdringend ist.ptAdjetivo que descreve algo usado para ou relacionado ao processo de fazer um furo em uma superfície; em sentido figurado, algo repetitivo e penetrante.zh形容词，描述与在表面打孔或钻孔过程有关的（如钻探的、钻孔的），或比喻义指反复不断、深入渗透的。arصفة تصف شيئًا يُستخدم في إحداث ثقب في سطح ما أو يرتبط به، أو مجازيًا شيئًا متكررًا ونافذًا.

1. Related to making holes B1 formal

   Describing something that is used for or involves the action of drilling holes.

   • The drilling equipment was set up at the construction site.
   • They used a drilling machine to create the holes.
   • The drilling process requires precision and safety measures.

   ruБуровойesperforaciónfrperçage (relatif au forage)deBohr-ptDe perfuraçãozh钻孔的arحَفْر

   Synonyms: boring

2. Repetitive training B2 formal

   Describing a method of teaching or training that involves repetitive exercises.

   • The drilling exercises helped the students memorize the formulas.
   • Military drilling is essential for discipline and coordination.
   • The coach used drilling techniques to improve the team's skills.

   ruТренировочныйesadiestramiento repetitivofrexercice répétitifdeÜbendptTreinamento repetitivozh反复练习的arتدريبي تكراري

   Synonyms: mechanicalmonotonousrepetitiousrepetitiveroteroutine

• more drilling comparative form
• most drilling superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to the act or process of making a hole in something using a drill, or a repetitive training exercise.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс создания отверстия в чём-либо с помощью дрели, или повторяющееся тренировочное упражнение.esSustantivo que designa la acción o el proceso de hacer un agujero en algo con un taladro, o un ejercicio repetitivo de entrenamiento o práctica.frNom désignant l'action ou le processus de percer un trou dans quelque chose à l'aide d'une perceuse, ou un exercice d'entraînement répétitif.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder den Vorgang bezeichnet, mit einem Bohrer ein Loch in etwas zu machen; außerdem eine wiederholte Übung oder ein militärisches Exerzieren.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de fazer furos em algo com uma broca ou furadeira; também pode indicar um treinamento repetitivo ou exercício militar.zh指用钻头等工具在物体上打孔的动作或过程，也指反复进行的训练或操练。arاسم يدل على فعل أو عملية إحداث ثقب في شيء ما باستخدام المثقاب، أو على تمرين تدريبي متكرر.

1. Making a hole B1 formal

   The action of making a hole in something using a drill.

   • The drilling of the wall took about ten minutes.
   • He is skilled in drilling through metal.
   • Drilling into concrete requires a special bit.

   ruСверлениеesPerforación (acción de hacer un agujero)frperçagedeBohrenptPerfuraçãozh钻孔arثقب

   Synonyms: boring

   Antonyms: blockingfillingsealing

2. Training or practice B1 formal

   Repetitive training or instruction to teach a skill or procedure.

   • The soldiers spent the morning on drilling exercises.
   • Language drilling helps students memorize vocabulary.
   • The team practiced drilling for emergency situations.

   ruТренировкаesentrenamiento repetitivofrexercice répétitifdeÜbungptTreinamentozh操练arتدريب

   Synonyms: disciplinedrillexerciseinstructionpracticepreparationrepetitiontraining

3. Extraction of resources B2 formal technical

   The process of extracting oil, gas, or water from the ground.

   • Offshore drilling is a controversial topic.
   • The company started drilling for oil in the desert.
   • Drilling for natural gas requires advanced technology.

   ruБурениеesPerforación extractivafrforagedeBohrenptPerfuraçãozh钻井arحفر

   Synonyms: boringsinking

• drillings plural form
• drillings' possessive plural form
• drilling's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making a hole in something using a tool, or to train someone through repetitive exercises.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по созданию отверстия в чём-либо с помощью инструмента или для обучения кого-либо с помощью повторяющихся упражнений.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer un agujero en algo con una herramienta, o para enseñar a alguien mediante la repetición de ejercicios.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de percer un trou dans quelque chose à l'aide d'un outil, ou pour former quelqu'un par des exercices répétitifs.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Erzeugen eines Lochs in etwas mit einem Werkzeug zu bezeichnen oder um jemanden durch wiederholte Übungen auszubilden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer um buraco em algo com uma ferramenta, ou de treinar alguém por meio de exercícios repetitivos.zh动词，指用工具在物体上打孔，也指通过反复练习来训练或教导某人。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إحداث ثقب في شيء ما باستخدام أداة، أو لتدريب شخص ما عبر تمارين متكررة.

1. Make a hole A2 formal

   To make a hole in something using a tool or machine.

   • He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the picture.
   • The workers drilled into the concrete floor.
   • She drilled through the metal plate with ease.

   ruСверлитьestaladrarfrPerforerdeein Loch bohrenptFazer um furozh钻孔arثقب

   Synonyms: boreperforatepiercepunctureream

2. Train or practice B1 formal

   To train someone by repeating instructions or exercises.

   • The coach drilled the team on their passing skills.
   • The teacher drilled the students on multiplication tables.
   • Soldiers drill every morning to stay prepared.

   ruТренироватьesadiestrar o instruir mediante repeticiónfrentraîner par répétitiondeTrainierenptTreinarzh训练arدرّب

   Synonyms: coachdisciplineexercisehabituateinculcateinstructpracticerehearseschooltrain

3. Search for resources B2 formal

   To explore for oil, gas, or water by boring into the ground.

   • The company plans to drill for oil in the Arctic.
   • They drilled a well to access groundwater.
   • Geologists are drilling to test the soil composition.

   ruБуритьesPerforar en busca de recursosfrForer / sonder le sous-soldeBohren nach RessourcenptPerfurarzh钻探arحفر آبار النفط والغاز والمياه

   Synonyms: boreexploreprospect

• drilled past participle
• drilled past simple
• drilling present participle
• drills third person singular

Phrasal variants: drill in