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
The simplest form of twist drill used is shown at Fig.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
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 Joshua Rose
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 Franklin D. Jones
The only advantages possessed by the flat drill are that it will stand rougher usage than the twist drill, and may be fed faster, while it can be more easily made.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
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