drilling

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English

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From drill +‎ -ing.

Noun

drilling (plural drillings)

  1. The act or process of drilling.
    Coordinate terms: boring (usually coordinate in machining; often synonymous in woodworking), reaming, turning, milling, broaching, shaping, planing, grinding

Verb

drilling

  1. present participle and gerund of drill
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Etymology 2

From German Drilling (“gun with three barrels; triplet”).

Noun

drilling (plural drillings)

  1. A long firearm with three barrels (typically a mix of shotgun and rifle barrels).
    Coordinate term: vierling
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Etymology 3

Noun

drilling

  1. A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill.
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