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Dentist's Drill

Definition:

A dentist's drill is a handheld tool used by dentists for various dental procedures, such as removing decayed portions of teeth or reshaping them.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A high-speed rotary instrument used by dentists for drilling into teeth.

Sample Sentence: The dentist's drill whirred as it efficiently removed the cavity from the patient's tooth.

Sense 2:

(Noun) A loud, intimidating tool often associated with dental visits that produces the sound of drilling.

Sample Sentence: The sound of the dentist's drill filled the air, making the patient nervous.

Sense 3:

(Noun) A metaphorical reference to any situation or activity that involves discomfort or a feeling of being drilled.

Sample Sentence: Sitting through a long and tedious meeting felt like being under the dentist's drill.

Sense 4:

(Verb) To subject someone to intense questioning or scrutiny, similar to a dentist's drill examining every detail.

Sample Sentence: The detective drilled the suspect with questions until he finally confessed.