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manual vs drill

drill vs manual

manual and drill both are nouns.

manual is an adjective but drill is not an adjective.

manual is not a verb while drill is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
manual Yes Yes No No
drill Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drill is a hypernym of manual; that is, drill is a word with a broader meaning than manual:
  • manual: (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
  • drill: systematic training by multiple repetitions
Other hypernyms of manual include exercise, practice, practice session, recitation.
manual (noun) drill (noun)
(military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle systematic training by multiple repetitions
a small handbook (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
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)
manual (adjective) drill (adjective)
requiring human effort
of or relating to the hands
doing or requiring physical work
manual (verb) drill (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 manual and drill

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