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Definition of drillmaster

drillmaster

/ˈdrɪlˌmæstɚ/
drill · mas · ter
Plural:drillmasters
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drillmaster Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An officer or instructor who trains soldiers or cadets in military drill and marching.

Example

"The drillmaster spent the entire morning teaching the new cadets how to march in tight formation."

2

A strict, demanding teacher or supervisor who enforces rigorous discipline and repetitive practice.

Example

"Our piano teacher was a relentless drillmaster who insisted that we play every scale without a single mistake."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drillmaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drillmaster
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