drill chuck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drill chuck
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The slow speed is obtained by shifting the clutch so that the top bevel pinion drives the drill chuck.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
The back gears are put in and the drill chuck is revolved slowly.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
As this meshes with a gear but slightly larger in diameter, a slow speed of the drill chuck is possible.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
A drill chuck fitted to the live spindle and a drilling pad for the tail stock spindle will be required to do this job efficiently.
From Advanced Toy Making for Schools by Mitchell, David M.
This holder is simply a drill chuck fitted with a special shank.
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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