universaldrill
nounUK /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl drɪl/
US /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl drɪl/
A universal drill is a tool that can make holes in many kinds of things.
Dad used the universal drill to put up the shelf.
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2. A drill bit designed to bore through a wide range of materials.
The universal drill cut through wood and metal without changing bits.
3. A training exercise meant to prepare people for many different situations.
The school ran a universal drill so students knew what to do in any emergency.
4. A software tool that can perform many kinds of data-drilling tasks.
The analyst used a universal drill to explore the sales database.