hands-on drill

noun
UK /ˌhændz ˈɒn drɪl/
US /ˌhændz ˈɑːn drɪl/

A hands-on drill is a practice where you learn by doing something yourself.

The firefighter class included a hands-on drill where everyone practiced using the hose.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A repeated physical exercise done to build a skill.

The coach ran a hands-on drill to improve the team's passing.

3. A real practice session for an emergency or safety plan.

The school held a hands-on drill for the earthquake alarm.

4. A teaching method where students actively do tasks instead of just listening.

The science teacher used a hands-on drill with magnets and paper clips.