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Drill
Tool used to create holes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about handheld machines and stationary machines used in a workshop. For drilling tunnels, see Tunnel boring machine. For drilling wells, see Drilling rig. For other uses, see Drill (disambiguation).
A drill is a tool used for making round holes or driving fasteners. It is fitted with a bit, either a drill or driver chuck. Hand-operated types are dramatically decreasing in popularity and cordless battery-powered ones proliferating due to increased efficiency and ease of use.
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Drills are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, construction, machine tool fabrication, construction and utility projects. Specially designed versions are made for miniature applications.