drilling

• Adjectif 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.

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.

   perçage (relatif au forage)

   • 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.

   Synonymesboring

2. Repetitive trainingB2formal

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

   exercice répétitif

   • 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.

   Synonymesmechanicalmonotonousrepetitiousrepetitiveroteroutine

• Nom 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.

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

indénombrable

1. B1formal

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

   perçage

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

   Synonymesboring

   Antonymesblockingfillingsealing

2. Training or practiceB1formal

   Repetitive training or instruction to teach a skill or procedure.

   exercice répétitif

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

   Synonymesdisciplinedrillexerciseinstructionpracticepreparationrepetitiontraining

3. Extraction of resourcesB2formaltechnical

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

   forage

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

   Synonymesboringsinking

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Perforer

   • 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.

   Synonymesboreperforatepiercepunctureream

2. Train or practiceB1formal

   To train someone by repeating instructions or exercises.

   entraîner par répétition

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

   Synonymescoachdisciplineexercisehabituateinculcateinstructpracticerehearseschooltrain

3. Search for resourcesB2formal

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

   Forer / sonder le sous-sol

   • 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.

   Synonymesboreexploreprospect

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