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drill-like

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\ ˈdrilˌlīk \

Definition of drill-like

: like a drill in form or action pointed drill-like shells an evolution drill-like in its precision

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“Drill-like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drill-like. Accessed 6 Apr. 2020.

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