drill sergeant
Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words
an instructor who trains new soldiers
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Examples (10)
- He had a voice like a drill sergeant.
- The drill sergeant barked orders at the new recruits as they stepped off the bus.
- She spent six grueling weeks being shouted at by a drill sergeant.
- The primary role of a drill sergeant is to instill discipline in young soldiers.
- He was promoted to drill sergeant after ten years of exemplary service.
- The drill sergeant walked down the line, inspecting every soldier's boots.
- Every morning at dawn, the drill sergeant led the troops in physical exercise.
- It takes a certain kind of tough personality to be a successful drill sergeant.
- The movie features a terrifying drill sergeant who pushes his men to the limit.
- I'll never forget the valuable life lessons I learned from my old drill sergeant.