twist drill
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of twist drill
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The tools of industry expanded to include such useful items as the twist drill and ratchet wrench.
From Slate ● May 29, 2014
It is found that 120 to 130 such holes can be drilled before it is advisable to resharpen the twist drill.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
These reamers are held while in use in a socket inserted in the tailstock spindle, as when using a twist drill.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Jones, Franklin D.
A twist drill removes metal by cutting and it is not necessary to use a heavy feed as the drill will tend to feed itself into the work.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
Testing Work with Dial Indicator A hole is next drilled in the end of the rod by using a twist drill in the tailstock.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Jones, Franklin D.
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