drill

Also known as bore, augur

thumb|A hand-held corded electric drill thumb|A lightweight magnetic-mount drill

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A drill is a power tool that spins a bit or blade to bore holes into materials like wood, metal, or concrete. It matters because it makes creating holes faster and easier than doing the work by hand, which is essential for construction, repairs, and many other practical tasks.

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History
Types
Primitive
{{anchor|Hand drill}} Hand-powered
Power drills
Impact drills
Hammer drill
Rotary hammer
Drill press
Geared head
Radial arm
Magnetic drill press
Mill
Surgical
Accessories
Drill bits
Capacity
See also
References
External links

thumb|A hand-held corded electric drill thumb|A lightweight magnetic-mount drill

A drill is a tool used for making round holes or driving fasteners. It is fitted with a drill bit for making holes, or a screwdriver bit for securing fasteners. Historically, they were powered by hand, and later mains power, but cordless battery-powered drills are proliferating due to increased efficiency and ease of use.