noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hand tool consisting of a crank which holds a fitted rotating drill bit tip, designed to bore holes in rigid materials, by cutting a disc in a spiral fashion.
2. 2
   a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bracebitbracebrace

Etymology

From bit + stock.

Related phrases

drill bithand tool

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