breast drill
- noun
- /brɛst drɪl/
- Specialized
:
taladro de pecho
- He braced the breast drill against his chest to drive the bit through the metal plate.
Examples
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The carpenter used a breast drill to make clean holes in the wooden beams.
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Before electric drills, the breast drill was a common tool on construction sites.
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He used a breast drill to make the holes in the wood.
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The breast drill is essential for many carpenters.
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Before electric drills became popular, carpenters often relied on the breast drill for precision work.
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He used the breast drill to securely fasten the shelves to the wall, pressing it firmly against his chest.
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In traditional woodworking, the breast drill is favored for its ability to create accurate holes without electricity.
Synonyms
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3.0
A small tool you turn by hand to make holes in wood or other materials
A small tool you hold to make holes in wood or metal
A small hand tool with a spiral rod for making tiny precise holes
A small hand tool for making tiny holes in material like jewelry
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'breast' (upper chest) + 'drill' (tool for making holes) yields a drill associated with the chest, i.e. a drill with a plate pressed against the breast. This follows common noun–noun compounding patterns in English, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can reasonably infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
The noun breast drill comes from how the tool is used: a flat plate is pressed against the user's breast, meaning the 'chest', so the worker can push the drill with their body to add force. That's why the name refers to a hand tool you brace against your chest today.