star drill

/stɑr drɪl/
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Definitions of star drill
  1. noun
    a steel rock drill with a star-shaped point that is used for making holes in stones or masonry; it is operated by hitting the end with a hammer while rotating it between blows
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    type of:
    bore bit, borer, rock drill, stone drill
    a drill for penetrating rock
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