DRILL — Scrabble Check: DRILL
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DRILL scores 6 points (base, without multipliers).
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noun
1
A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.
Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.
2
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.
3
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.
Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency.
4
Any of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, especially the oyster drill (Urosalpinx cinerea), that drill holes in the shells of other animals.
verb
1
To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.
2
To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.
They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.
3
To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.
4
To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.
The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/drill
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRILL allowed in Scrabble?
Yes, DRILL is a legal Scrabble word.
How many points is DRILL worth in Scrabble?
DRILL is worth 6 base points in Scrabble before any board multipliers are applied.