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
A similar twist drill, 29⁄32nds inch in diameter, drilled a hard steel rail 13⁄16ths inch deep in 1 minute, and another in 1 minute 10 seconds.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
For these reasons the fluted drill or the twist drill is preferable, especially as their diameters are maintained without forging.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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.
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
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