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DRILL

/dɹɪl/

5-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points

D 2
R 1
I 1
L 1
L 1

Meaning of DRILL

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."
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."
noun
  1. An agricultural implement for making holes for sowing seed, and sometimes so formed as to contain seeds and drop them into the hole made.
  2. A light furrow or channel made to put seed into, when sowing.
verb
  1. To sow (seeds) by dribbling them along a furrow or in a row.
noun
  1. A small trickling stream; a rill.
verb
  1. To cause to flow in drills or rills or by trickling; to drain by trickling.
    "waters drilled through a sandy stratum"
verb
  1. To entice or allure; to decoy; with on.
  2. To cause to slip or waste away by degrees.
noun
  1. An Old World monkey of West Africa, Mandrillus leucophaeus, similar in appearance to the mandrill, but lacking the colorful face.
noun
  1. A strong, durable cotton fabric with a strong bias (diagonal) in the weave.
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About the word DRILL

Is "DRILL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DRILL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "DRILL" worth?

In Scrabble, "DRILL" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "DRILL" mean?

A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

Does "DRILL" have any anagrams?

No, "DRILL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.