English Words Starting With D

• drill rig

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɪl ˌrɪɡ/A large, complex machine used to bore holes into the ground, primarily for extracting water, oil, or natural gas, or for geological surveying.
• drill string

  nounLow
  /ˈdrɪl ˌstrɪŋ/The entire column of connected drill pipes, drill collars, and tools used to transmit drilling fluid and rotational power from the surface rig to the drill bit.
• drill team

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɪl ˌtiːm/A group that performs precision marching and synchronized routines, often with weapons or props, typically in military or school contexts.
• drill tower

  nounLow
  /ˌdrɪl ˈtaʊə/A tall, vertical structure, typically a lattice or frame tower, used specifically for firefighter training drills.
• drilling

  nounB2
  /ˈdrɪl.ɪŋ/The action or process of making a hole in something using a tool that rotates.
• drilling mud

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɪl.ɪŋ ˌmʌd/A specially formulated fluid used in drilling operations to lubricate the drill bit, carry rock cuttings to the surface, and maintain pressure in the wellbore.
• drilling platform

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɪl.ɪŋ ˌplæt.fɔːm/A large, fixed or mobile structure used for drilling holes (wells) into the earth's crust, typically offshore, to extract oil or natural gas.
• drilling rig

  nounLow
  /ˈdrɪl.ɪŋ ˌrɪɡ/The large, complex machinery and structure used to bore holes into the earth to extract oil, gas, or water.
• drillmaster

  nounLow
  /ˈdrɪlˌmɑːstə/A person who trains others in military drill; an instructor who enforces strict, repetitive training.
• drillship

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdrɪlˌʃɪp/A marine vessel specially designed and equipped to drill for oil and gas in deep water.
• drillstock

  nounVery Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈdrɪlstɒk/The handle or body of a hand-cranked drill, typically a brace, which holds the rotating mechanism and provides a grip for the user.
• drin

  nounVery Low
  /drɪn/A non-standard, slang term for having a drink, often alcoholic beverages, or referring to the act of drinking socially.
• drina

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdriːnə/A proper noun, most famously the name of a major river in Southeastern Europe, flowing through Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia.
• drink

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /drɪŋk/To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
• drink-driver

  nounB2
  /ˈdrɪŋk ˌdraɪ.vər/A person who operates a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, exceeding legal blood alcohol limits.
• drink-driving

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɪŋk ˌdraɪ.vɪŋ/The criminal offence of driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol beyond the legal limit.
• drinker moth

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdrɪŋkə ˌmɒθ/A species of large, hairy moth whose caterpillar is known for its notable consumption of liquids, particularly dew.
• drinkery

  nounLow
  /ˈdrɪŋ.kər.i/A humorous or informal establishment where alcoholic drinks are served; a bar, pub, or tavern.
• drinking

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/The act of consuming a liquid, typically through the mouth.
• drinking fountain

  nounB1
  /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˌfaʊn.tən/A public fixture that provides a stream of water for people to drink from directly.

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