Phrase guide
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Narrower terms: fire drill
noun
A hand-held drill (tool for boring).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a small portable drill held and operated by hand
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: handheld drill
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Broader terms: drill
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