drill press
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of drill press
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Leggett cut a small metal frame for a book project she’s working on, and another shop let her use its drill press to punch 500 holes in it.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
Although it’s possible to do this with a handheld drill, using a drill press or other drilling guide will keep you from relying on your hands to keep the drill straight.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 27, 2022
A band saw, a drill press and $2.3 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2019
A slight setback occurred when she dropped the neck off a drill press, causing a dent in the wood.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 10, 2019
If my father had this space, he’d fill it with tools and boards and a drill press and a lathe and cans and stuff before you could spit twice.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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