drilling
Definitions
The action of boring a hole in a hard material with a drill.
The activity of extracting oil, gas, or water from the earth by boring a deep hole.
The systematic training or practice of a specific skill or procedure, often through repetition.
Examples
The construction crew began drilling into the concrete early this morning.
After hours of drilling, the team finally struck oil deep beneath the surface.
The coach emphasized the importance of repetitive drilling to improve the players' defensive skills.
Synonyms
boring piercing perforating penetrating rehearsing training practicing