trepanation
- noun
- /ˌtrɛpəˈneɪʃən/
- Specialized
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trepanación
- The construction crew performed trepanation to extract a core sample from the stone pillar.
Examples
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Engineers rely on trepanation when they need to remove a circular section from a metal plate.
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Modern mining techniques often use trepanation to create precise openings in rock formations.
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The ancient practice of trepanation was used for various purposes.
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Many tools are used for trepanation in modern construction.
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The construction crew used trepanation to extract a cylindrical core from the concrete slab.
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Modern equipment for trepanation allows workers to create precise holes in metal sheets.
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In geology, trepanation aids in obtaining samples from deep within the earth.
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Etymology
Trepanation comes from the old Greek word trepanon, meaning 'borer' — a tool that makes a round hole, like a drill. So trepanation can also mean boring out a circular section or removing a core from stone, metal, wood, or concrete.