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bitstock

bitstock

9.9
A hand tool with a crank that holds and turns a drill bit to make holes in wood
  • noun
  • /ˈbɪtˌstɑk/
  • Archaic
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  • The carpenter reached for his bitstock to drill a hole in the wooden beam.

Examples

  • Older workshops often display a collection of hand tools, including a bitstock and a range of bits.

  • The carpenter used a bitstock to drill into the wood.

  • By attaching a different bit to the bitstock, he could easily adjust to the size of hole required.

  • I need a new bitstock for my workshop.

  • The carpenter reached for his bitstock to drill a hole in the wooden beam.

  • By attaching a different bit to the bitstock, he could easily adjust to the size of hole required.

  • Older workshops often display a collection of hand tools, including a bitstock and a range of bits.

Synonyms

brace
vsbitstock
  • Archaic
8 7.2

A hand tool with a crank for drilling holes in wood

is the same tool but uses an alternative carpentry name
hand drill
vsbitstock
1 3.0

A small tool you turn by hand to make holes in wood or other materials

is a carpenter's crank tool with a socket for holding and turning a drill
brace and bit
vsbitstock
  • Archaic
8.4

A hand tool that you turn to make holes in wood with a drill bit

focuses more on the tool's role of holding and turning rather than naming parts
wimble
vsbitstock
  • Archaic
9.9

A hand tool for making round holes in wood or stone

is described specifically for use in wood rather than multiple materials
screw auger
vsbitstock
  • Specialized
7.7

A hand tool with a spiral metal blade that makes holes in wood

uses a crank and holds a drill piece rather than a spiral cutting blade

How Powerful

drill press
  • Specialized
2 5.8
brace
  • Archaic
8 7.2
bitstock
  • Archaic
9.9
hand drill
1 3.0

Surface Forms

bitstock singular
bitstocks plural

Morphology

bitstock = bit + stock (semi-transparent) = bit + stock

Formed by 'bit' + 'stock' whose meanings combine logically, but 'stock' meaning 'handle/frame' is somewhat specialized so the compound may not be fully transparent to all learners.

Etymology

The word bitstock combines bit, which is like 'bite' because the metal bit 'bites' into wood, and stock, which means a 'stick' or 'handle'. So a bitstock is the handle that holds and lets you turn the biting part to make holes.