What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drill tries to cut through concrete (9)" mean?

The definition is "Drill". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HEARS (synonym="HEARS") in REAL (synonym="into?") = REHEARSAL; definition: "Drill" The answer is REHEARSAL.

Drill tries to cut through concrete (9)

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