predrill
verb
pre·drill
ˌprē-ˈdril 
variants
or pre-drill
predrilled or pre-drilled; predrilling or pre-drilling
: to drill (something) in advance
predrill a nail/screw hole
predrill the wood
When the fit is good, … install the rest of the screws, predrilling as necessary.—
Bill Burnett and Kevin Burnett
Bill Burnett and Kevin Burnett
predrilled
adjective
or pre-drilled
predrilled holes/panels
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“Predrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predrill. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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