stone drill
Definition
Noun: - A tool for boring into rock: A "stone drill" is a specialized tool, typically powered, designed to create holes in stone, rock, or other hard geological materials. It is used in construction, mining, and archaeology.
Usage
- The term "stone drill" is a compound noun. It functions as a singular, countable noun. It refers specifically to the tool itself.
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Advanced Usage
- The concept can be extended metaphorically to describe a persistent, penetrating force or action.
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Variants and Related Words
- Rock drill: A near-synonymous term.
- Drill bit: The cutting component of a drill.
- Core drill: A type of drill that removes a cylinder of material, often used on stone.
- Hammer drill: A power drill that combines rotation with a pounding action, commonly used for drilling into masonry and stone.
Synonyms
- Rock drill
- Masonry drill
- Percussion drill (specifies the hammering action)
Related Phrases
- To drill into stone: The action performed with the tool.
- Example: It took all day to drill into the solid stone.
Noun
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a drill for penetrating rock
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