drilling

• Adjetivo 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.

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.

1. Related to making holesB1formal

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

   perforación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboring

2. Repetitive trainingB2formal

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

   adiestramiento repetitivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmechanicalmonotonousrepetitiousrepetitiveroteroutine

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el proceso de hacer un agujero en algo con un taladro, o un ejercicio repetitivo de entrenamiento o práctica.

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

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1. B1formal

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

   Perforación (acción de hacer un agujero)

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

   Sinónimosboring

   Antónimosblockingfillingsealing

2. Training or practiceB1formal

   Repetitive training or instruction to teach a skill or procedure.

   entrenamiento repetitivo

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

   Sinónimosdisciplinedrillexerciseinstructionpracticepreparationrepetitiontraining

3. Extraction of resourcesB2formaltechnical

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

   Perforación extractiva

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

   Sinónimosboringsinking

• Verbo 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.

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

1. A2formal

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

   taladrar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboreperforatepiercepunctureream

2. Train or practiceB1formal

   To train someone by repeating instructions or exercises.

   adiestrar o instruir mediante repetición

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

   Sinónimoscoachdisciplineexercisehabituateinculcateinstructpracticerehearseschooltrain

3. Search for resourcesB2formal

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

   Perforar en busca de recursos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboreexploreprospect

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