Definition of Counter-drill

1. Verb. Drill in an opposite direction.

Generic synonyms: Bore, Drill

Lexicographical Neighbors of Counter-drill

countenanced
countenancer
countenancers
countenances
countenancing
countenaunce
counter
counter-
counter-attack
counter-attacked
counter-attacking
counter-attacks
counter-clockwise
counter-couchant
counter-countermeasure
counter-drill (current term)
counter-evidence
counter-evidences
counter-mine
counter-paly
counter-parry
counter-parties
counter-party
counter-productive
counter-rampant
counter-revolutionary
counter-revolutionist
counter-sabotage
counter-strategy
counter-tenor

Literary usage of Counter-drill

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. American Journal of Dental Science by American Society of Dental Surgeons (1883)
"The root is cut level and below the gum, and prepared with an instrument which he calls a counter-drill. A smaller sized one is used next to cut into the ..."

2. A History of Dental and Oral Science in America by James E. Dexter (1876)
"The pivot counter-drill has been long in use for this purpose. Dr. E. Townsend, of Philadelphia, introduced the oval and hollow file, one fitting exactly ..."

3. The Christian World: The Magazine of the American and Foreign Christian Union by American and Foreign Christian Union (1873)
"... and must infallibly lead to counter drill and preparations by those of other religious beliefs, and ultimately to bloody conflicts and open warfare. ..."

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