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drill vs manual

manual vs drill

drill and manual both are nouns.

drill is not an adjective while manual is an adjective.

drill is a verb but manual is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drill Yes No Yes No
manual Yes Yes No No
As nouns, manual is a hyponym of drill; that is, manual is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than drill:
  • drill: systematic training by multiple repetitions
  • manual: (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
drill (noun) manual (noun)
systematic training by multiple repetitions (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms a small handbook
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
drill (adjective) manual (adjective)
requiring human effort
of or relating to the hands
doing or requiring physical work
drill (verb) manual (verb)
learn by repetition
teach by repetition
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
undergo military training or do military exercises
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
Difference between drill and manual

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