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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

finger drill

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables
fin-ger -drill
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A simplified form of preparation for a task, in which a team verbally describes each portion of the task, counted sequentially (thus evoking a sense of "fingers"), rather than engaging in practice exercises or training.

American usage; Derogatory

Etymology

From finger + drill (“an activity done as an exercise or practice”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

finger drills (plural)

Questions

What does finger drill mean?
A simplified form of preparation for a task, in which a team verbally describes each portion of the task, counted sequentially (thus evoking a sense of "fingers"), rather than engaging in practice exercises or training.
Where does finger drill come from?
From finger + drill (“an activity done as an exercise or practice”).

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