diamond drill
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of diamond drill
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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To do it, Clinton would need a sharpened hammer or diamond drill, time, and determination.
From Slate • Nov. 8, 2016
If these tools aren’t enough, you can also use an electric drill with a diamond drill bit.
From Slate • Nov. 8, 2016
More technological advances, including the diamond drill, electric rail and steam shovel, ushered in a new era of industrial-scale lead mining in southeast Missouri.
From MSNBC • Jun. 22, 2016
Near Deadwood, S. Dak. the Black Hills Exploration Co. prepared to prospect for gold with the world's largest diamond drill.
From Time Magazine Archive
They found, incredibly, the cylindrical core of a diamond drill.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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