The Clue
Much of boot camp (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DRILLS
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Notes
The answer DRILLS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
DRILL as a noun:
1. a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
2. (drill, Mandrillus leucophaeus) = similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
3. (exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation) = systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
4. (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
DRILL as a verb:
1. (bore, drill) = make a hole with a pointed power or hand tool; "don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"; "drill a hole into the wall"; "drill for oil"
2. train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
3. (drill, exercise, practice, practise) = learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
4. teach by repetition
5. undergo military training or do military exercises