Drip … or drill Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
2. cause to be bored
(noun)
1. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
2. a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DRILL (verb)
1. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
2. learn by repetition
DRILL (noun)
1. systematic training by multiple repetitions
2. similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
DRIP (noun)
1. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
2. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
DRIP (verb)
1. let or cause to fall in drops
2. fall in drops

Hint 3: Anagram

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ROBE

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