drilling

noun

dril·​ling ˈdri-liŋ 

: drill entry 6

Word History

Etymology

modification of German Drillich, from Middle High German drilich fabric woven with a threefold thread, from Old High German drilīh made up of three threads, from Latin trilic-, trilix, from tri- + licium thread

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing drilling

• drilling fluid
• drilling mud

Kids Definition

drilling

noun

dril·​ling ˈdril-iŋ 

: drill entry 5