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Drill Press

Description:

A drill press is a woodworking or metalworking machine tool used to drill precise holes or enlarge existing holes in various materials. It consists of a base, a column, a worktable, and a motor-driven spindle that holds and rotates the drill bit.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

A machine tool used for drilling holes in materials.

Examples:

1. The carpenter used a drill press to create perfectly aligned holes in the wooden plank.

2. She adjusted the speed and depth setting on the drill press for different drilling needs.

3. The metalworker is operating the drill press to bore holes in the steel sheet.

Sense 2:

A specific type of drill used in conjunction with a drill press.

Examples:

1. He replaced the old drill bit on the drill press with a new one for more efficient drilling.

2. The diamond-tipped drill on the drill press is perfect for accurately drilling through hard materials like glass.

3. You can find a wide range of drill bits compatible with drill presses on Amazon here.