predrill

verb

pre·​drill ˌprē-ˈdril How to pronounce predrill (audio)
variants or pre-drill
predrilled or pre-drilled; predrilling or pre-drilling

transitive + intransitive

: to drill (something) in advance
predrill a nail/screw hole
predrill the wood
When the fit is good, … install the rest of the screws, predrilling as necessary.Bill Burnett and Kevin Burnett
predrilled adjective
or pre-drilled
predrilled holes/panels

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of predrill was in 1951

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Cite this Entry

“Predrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predrill. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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