Any of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, that drill holes in the shells of other animals.
Esimerkit
waters drilled through a sandy stratum
South Korea begins live-fire military drills (BBC)
military drills – sotaharjoitukset
A fire drill. A tornado drill.
Springs through the pleasant meadows pour their drills.
Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency.
“[…] if you call my duds a ‘livery’ again there'll be trouble. It's bad enough to go around togged out like a life saver on a drill day, but I can stand that 'cause I'm paid for it. What I won't stand is to have them togs called a livery. […]”
Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.
Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.
This accident hath drilled away the whole summer.
She drilled him on to five-and-fifty, and will drop him in his old age [...]
Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.
Is this going to take long? I've got a hot date to drill the flautist at the symphony tonight. - Brian Griffin, Family Guy
Bolton were then just inches from taking the lead, but the dangerous-looking Taylor drilled just wide after picking up a loose ball following Jose Bosingwa's poor attempted clearance.
Without compromising he drilled the ball home, leaving Dynamos' ill-fated keeper diving for fresh air.
He did get their attention when he drilled the ball dead center into the hole for an opening birdie.
Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty.
The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions.
He [Frederic the Great] drilled his people, as he drilled his grenadiers.
The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.