drill instructor

/drɪl ɪnˌstrʌktər/
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Other forms: drill instructors

Definitions of drill instructor
  1. noun
    a noncommissioned officer who instructs recruits in military marching and discipline
    synonyms: drill master
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    type of:
    enlisted officer, noncom, noncommissioned officer
    a military officer appointed from enlisted personnel
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