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hand drill

/ˈhænd drɪl/

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/ˈhænd drɪl/B1formaltechnical
  • ruПростой ручной инструмент для сверления отверстий, состоящий из вращающегося механизма, приводимого в действие рукой, обычно с помощью кривошипа или коловорота.

A simple manual tool used for drilling holes, consisting of a rotating mechanism operated by hand, typically with a crank or brace.

  1. Manual drilling toolB2formal

    A hand-operated tool used for drilling holes in materials such as wood, metal, or plastic, typically consisting of a rotating chuck and a crank.

    ruРучная дрель

    • He used a hand drill to make small holes in the wooden board.
    • The carpenter prefers a hand drill for precise work.
    • Before electric drills, hand drills were common in workshops.