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Definition of driller
driller
/ˈdrɪl.ər/
dril · ler
Plural:drillers
driller Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A person or company whose occupation is operating drilling equipment, especially to bore wells for water, oil, or natural gas, or to extract core samples in mining.
Example
"The lead driller monitored the pressure gauges carefully as the bit penetrated the deep shale layer."
2
A machine or mechanical device used for boring holes in rock, earth, metal, or wood.
Example
"The construction crew brought in a heavy-duty hydraulic driller to bore through the granite bedrock."
3
An instructor who trains soldiers, athletes, or students through repetitive exercises and strict routines.
Example
"As a strict driller of fundamentals, the coach insisted that the players practice their footwork every afternoon."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Driller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/driller