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drill in Malay

gerudi

/dɹɪl/

drill in Malay: gerudi, latihan, latih tubi. In English, drill means to create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

Malay words for drill

tool
gerudi
activity done as an exercise or practice
latihan, latih tubi

English meaning of drill

  1. verb To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
  2. verb To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.
  3. verb To cause to drill (practice); to train, especially in military arts.
  4. verb To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.

Full definition of drill

drill in a sentence

  • Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.
  • They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.
  • The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.

Synonyms of drill

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Questions about drill in Malay

What is the meaning of drill in Malay?
Drill in Malay is gerudi, latihan, latih tubi.
Apakah maksud drill dalam bahasa Melayu?
Drill: gerudi, latihan, latih tubi.
What does drill mean in English?
Drill means to create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

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