hand drill
noun
Simple meaning
A small portable drill held and operated by hand.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhænddˈɹɪl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small portable drill held and operated by hand
A hand-held drill (tool for boring).
A rod held vertically between the hands and rapidly rotated by moving the hands back and forth, in order to bore a hole or to start a fire.
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A small portable drill held and operated by hand
Used this way, hand drill is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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