to drill

verb/pɨɾfuˈɾaɾ/medium

per·fu·rar

Definition

To make a hole in something by using a tool or pointed instrument.

They will drill into the rock to extract core samples.

The mechanic drilled a hole in the metal plate.

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Common collocations

drill a holedrill into the grounddrill bitdrill through

Do latim 'perforare', de 'per-' (através) + 'forare' (furar).