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Architecture and Construction - Digging and Drilling Tools

Here you will learn some English words related to digging and drilling tools such as "shovel", "nail gun", and "scraper".

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shovel
[noun]

a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.

Ex: shovel's sharp edge made it easier to cut through tough ground .
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a long and sturdy metal tool with a pointed or chisel-like end, designed for digging, breaking up compacted soil, prying rocks or roots, and other heavy-duty digging tasks

Ex: The landscaper used digging bar to prepare the ground for the new flower bed .
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mattock
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a dual-purpose head with one side being an adze or a chisel-like blade for cutting through roots, and the other side being a pickaxe for digging or breaking up compacted soil

Ex: She grabbed mattock to clear away the stubborn roots in the new flower bed .
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auger
[noun]

a long spiral shaped tool used to make holes in wood or soil

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a specialized tool designed specifically for digging deep, narrow holes for fence posts, signposts, or other vertical supports

Ex: The workers used post hole digger to make the holes for the foundation posts .
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a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil

Ex: The gardener preferred square point shovel for its sharp , flat edge when transferring compost .
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a rounded blade, used for digging and moving loose materials like soil, gravel, and sand

Ex: After the rain , the softened soil was easy to move with round point shovel.
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a narrow, pointed blade, used for digging trenches and removing soil in tight spaces, such as around pipes or drains

Ex: She chose drain spade to shape the drainage channel in her backyard .
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a wide, deep, and curved blade, ideal for lifting and moving loose materials like gravel, sand, or snow

Ex: Cleaning up after the construction project was easier with a scoop shovel.
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a narrow, elongated blade, designed for digging narrow trenches for utilities and irrigation systems

Ex: He carefully dug along the edge of the yard with trenching shovel to install the irrigation pipes .
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a long handle with a flat, wide blade that has a sharp edge on one side and a rake-like edge on the other

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a heavy-duty gardening tool with a flat blade and an adze-like edge, used for clearing vegetation and digging in hard or rocky soil

Ex: The farmer grabbed the grubbing hoe to dig into the hard ground and clear the weeds.
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a specialized attachment for a jackhammer or demolition hammer, designed for digging through hard-packed soil or clay

Ex: She carefully used clay spade to shape the edges of the trench .
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drill
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a handheld tool that uses rotational force to create holes or drive screws in various materials

Ex: The construction crew relied on drills to anchor the beams securely into the foundation .
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a power tool designed for driving screws, bolts, and other fasteners with high torque and rotational force

Ex: Using impact driver for the kitchen renovation made the entire process smoother and more efficient .
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a stationary power tool used for drilling precise holes in materials

Ex: The workshop had drill presses for different types of materials and tasks .
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nail gun
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a power tool that is used to drive nails into various materials quickly and efficiently

Ex: After setting the posts , they used nail gun to attach the panels to the frame .
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a tool used to install hardwood flooring by driving nails into the boards and securing them to the subfloor

Ex: I was surprised at how smooth the installation went with the help of flooring nailer.
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screw gun
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a power tool specifically designed for driving screws into various materials

Ex: After a few hours of using screw gun, they finished the project ahead of schedule .
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a power tool specifically designed for quickly and efficiently driving drywall screws into drywall or other materials during installation or repair

Ex: After securing the first panel with a screwdriver , they switched to drywall screw gun for the rest of the job .
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a type of pneumatic or electric power tool used for driving small, headless pins or brads into materials

Ex: The professional used pin nailer to attach the small pieces of trim , ensuring they stayed in place without leaving a trace .
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a tool designed to deliver high torque and impact force to aid in loosening stubborn or rusted screws or bolts

Ex: Using impact screwdriver instead of a manual one saved a lot of time on the home improvement project .
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rivet gun
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a tool used to fasten rivets, which are permanent mechanical fasteners, typically used in metalwork or construction applications

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a power tool that uses an electric motor to quickly and efficiently drive screws into or remove them from various materials, providing convenience and speed in various applications

Ex: Using electric screwdriver saved me a lot of time when fixing the broken chair .
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trowel
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a small gardening tool with a flat metal blade, which closely resembling the head of a spade, connected to a small handle that is used for digging holes into a ground or lifting plants

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dowel jig
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a device used for drilling precise holes to accommodate dowels, allowing for accurate alignment and strong joinery in woodworking projects

Ex: After setting dowel jig in place , he drilled the holes , making the connection between the pieces much stronger .
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a manual tool with a rotating handle used for small-scale drilling tasks

Ex: He found an old hand drill in the garage and decided to restore it for his woodworking projects.
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a power drill with a hammering action for drilling into hard materials like concrete or masonry

Ex: She used hammer drill to install a fence post in the hard , rocky soil .
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a powerful handheld tool primarily used for drilling into hard materials such as concrete, stone, or masonry, featuring a rotating drill bit and a hammering mechanism that delivers rapid impacts to aid in the drilling process

Ex: The crew spent hours using rotary hammer to remove the old tiles from the floor .
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hole saw
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a cylindrical cutting tool with teeth, used for creating larger-diameter holes in wood, plastic, or thin metal

Ex: He grabbed hole saw from his toolbox to cut through the plastic tubing for the irrigation system .
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a heavy-duty pneumatic or electric tool that uses rapid hammering or reciprocating motion to break up or demolish concrete, pavement, or other hard surfaces

Ex: After hours of using jackhammer, the crew finally finished breaking up the concrete slab .
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a specialized drill for creating large-diameter holes or cylindrical cores in concrete, asphalt, or other hard materials

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a drill bit with a spiral-shaped blade used for drilling deep holes in wood, soil, or other soft materials

Ex: He borrowed auger drill from the hardware store to drill through the dense concrete floor .
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drill bit
[noun]

a cutting tool used in conjunction with a drill to create holes in various materials, such as wood, metal, plastic, or concrete

Ex: I accidentally bent drill bit while working on the project and had to replace it .
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a specialized drill bit with a tapered end used to create a conical recess at the top of a drilled hole, allowing screws or fasteners to sit flush with or below the surface of the material

Ex: Using countersink bit, she created a perfect angle for the screws to fit securely without sticking out .
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a common type of drilling tool consisting of a cylindrical shaft with spiral flutes and a pointed tip, designed to create holes in various materials by rotating and drilling into them

Ex: When working with hard materials, a twist drill bit with the right size and speed is essential for efficient drilling.
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spade bit
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a type of drill bit with a flat, paddle-like shape and a sharp point, used for drilling large-diameter holes in wood or plastic materials

Ex: He needed spade bit to drill a hole big enough for the screws in the cabinet .
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a specialized drill bit with a flat bottom and a cylindrical shape, designed for drilling precise, flat-bottomed holes in wood materials, often used for creating recesses or mortises

Ex: The drill press made it easier to use the Forstner bit to create uniform holes for the project.
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a specialized drill bit with multiple stepped diameters, allowing for the gradual enlargement of holes and the creation of various hole sizes with a single bit

Ex: I found the step drill bit perfect for making smooth, clean holes in the sheet metal for the project.
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a tool used in construction and concrete work to remove air bubbles and consolidate freshly poured concrete

Ex: To ensure the concrete hardened properly , the contractor used concrete vibrator during the pour .
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a long, flexible tool with a curved end that is used to clear stubborn clogs in toilets by breaking up or retrieving obstructions in the plumbing

Ex: He inserted the toilet auger into the drain, hoping it would solve the problem once and for all.
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a tool used to remove sleeves or bushings from a shaft, pipe, or other cylindrical objects by exerting force and extracting them without causing damage

Ex: He reached for sleeve puller, as the old sleeve was stuck and would not come off with just his hands .
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scraper
[noun]

a tool for removing dirt, paint, or other unwanted matter from a surface by scraping

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