power drill

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power drill

A worker uses a power drill to make a hole in a wooden board.

Definition

Noun: 1. A power tool for drilling holes into hard materials: A portable or stationary machine that uses an electric motor (or sometimes compressed air) to rotate a cutting tool called a drill bit, enabling it to bore holes into substances like wood, metal, concrete, or plastic.

Usage

The term "power drill" specifies a drill that is powered by an external source of energy, distinguishing it from manual drills (like a hand drill or brace and bit). It is commonly used in construction, manufacturing, woodworking, and home improvement.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • I need a power drill to install these shelves on the concrete wall.
    • The carpenter used a cordless power drill to assemble the furniture quickly.
    • Always wear safety glasses when operating a power drill.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cordless power drill": A battery-operated power drill that offers greater mobility and convenience, as it is not tethered to an electrical outlet by a cord.
    • For this outdoor project, a cordless power drill is essential.
  • "Hammer drill" or "rotary hammer": Specific types of power drills that combine rotation with a pounding action to drill into masonry, stone, or concrete.
    • To mount the TV bracket on the brick fireplace, you'll need a hammer drill.
Variants and Related Words
  • Drill (noun/verb): The general term for the tool or the action of making a hole. "Power drill" is a specific type of drill.
    • He used a drill to make the hole. (Could be manual or power)
    • He used a power drill to make the hole. (Specifically a powered tool)
  • Drill press (noun): A stationary style of power drill where the drill head is mounted on a stand, providing greater precision and stability for repetitive drilling.
  • Impact driver (noun): A related power tool designed primarily for driving screws and bolts with high torque, often confused with a power drill but serving a complementary function.
Synonyms
  • Electric drill: A near-synonym, though some power drills can be pneumatic (air-powered).
  • Motorized drill: A less common synonym emphasizing the motorized nature of the tool.
Related Phrases
  • To drill a hole: The action performed with a drill.
    • First, you must drill a hole for the anchor.
  • Drill bit (noun): The removable cutting tool that is inserted into the chuck of the power drill.
    • Make sure you use a masonry drill bit for the tile.
power drill

A worker uses a power drill to make a hole in a wooden board.

Noun
  1. a power tool for drilling holes into hard materials