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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
shovel
[noun]

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

Ex: He found a lightweight shovel useful for camping trips. 
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digging bar

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 workers used a digging bar to break up the compacted soil before starting the foundation work. 
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mattock
mattock
[noun]

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: He used the mattock to break up the hard soil in the garden. 
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auger
auger
[noun]

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

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post hole digger

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

Ex: He used a post hole digger to create holes for the fence posts. 
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square point shovel

a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil

Ex: The worker used a square point shovel to scoop up the gravel and move it into the wheelbarrow. 
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round point shovel

a rounded blade, used for digging and moving loose materials like soil, gravel, and sand

Ex: He used a round point shovel to dig a hole for the new tree. 
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drain spade

a narrow, pointed blade, used for digging trenches and removing soil in tight spaces, such as around pipes or drains

Ex: The gardener used a drain spade to dig a narrow trench for the irrigation pipe. 
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scoop shovel

a wide, deep, and curved blade, ideal for lifting and moving loose materials like gravel, sand, or snow

Ex: She filled the wheelbarrow with soil using a scoop shovel in just a few minutes. 
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trenching shovel

a narrow, elongated blade, designed for digging narrow trenches for utilities and irrigation systems

Ex: The worker used a trenching shovel to dig a narrow line for the new water pipe. 
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trenching hoe

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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grubbing hoe

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 gardener used the grubbing hoe to remove the stubborn roots from the flower bed. 
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clay spade

a specialized attachment for a jackhammer or demolition hammer, designed for digging through hard-packed soil or clay

Ex: He used a clay spade to break up the hard, compact soil in the garden. 
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drill
drill
[noun]

a handheld tool that uses rotational force to create holes or drive screws in various materials

Ex: The carpenter used a cordless drill to assemble the wooden shelves. 
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impact driver

a power tool designed for driving screws, bolts, and other fasteners with high torque and rotational force

Ex: When building the shed, the impact driver helped me get the screws in quickly and securely. 
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drill press

a stationary power tool used for drilling precise holes in materials

Ex: Using a drill press, the carpenter was able to create perfectly spaced holes in the wood. 
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nail gun
nail gun
[noun]

a power tool that is used to drive nails into various materials quickly and efficiently

Ex: The carpenter used a nail gun to quickly attach the wooden planks to the frame. 
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flooring nailer

a tool used to install hardwood flooring by driving nails into the boards and securing them to the subfloor

Ex: The contractor used a flooring nailer to quickly secure the wooden planks to the subfloor. 
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screw gun
screw gun
[noun]

a power tool specifically designed for driving screws into various materials

Ex: The contractor used a screw gun to quickly install the drywall. 
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drywall screw gun

a power tool specifically designed for quickly and efficiently driving drywall screws into drywall or other materials during installation or repair

Ex: The contractor used a drywall screw gun to quickly attach the panels to the wall studs. 
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pin nailer

a type of pneumatic or electric power tool used for driving small, headless pins or brads into materials

Ex: For the fine details of the frame, he relied on a pin nailer to ensure the nails were small and barely noticeable. 
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impact screwdriver

a tool designed to deliver high torque and impact force to aid in loosening stubborn or rusted screws or bolts

Ex: He used the impact screwdriver to quickly assemble the new bookshelf. 
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rivet gun
rivet gun
[noun]

a tool used to fasten rivets, which are permanent mechanical fasteners, typically used in metalwork or construction applications

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electric screwdriver

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: He used an electric screwdriver to install the shelves on the wall. 
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trowel
trowel
[noun]

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
dowel jig
[noun]

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

Ex: The carpenter used a dowel jig to make sure the holes for the dowels were perfectly aligned. 
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hand drill

a manual tool with a rotating handle used for small-scale drilling tasks

Ex: He used a hand drill to make small holes in the wood for the screws. 
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hammer drill

a power drill with a hammering action for drilling into hard materials like concrete or masonry

Ex: The contractor used a hammer drill to make holes in the concrete wall for the new wiring. 
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rotary hammer

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 contractor used a rotary hammer to drill through the thick concrete wall. 
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hole saw
hole saw
[noun]

a cylindrical cutting tool with teeth, used for creating larger-diameter holes in wood, plastic, or thin metal

Ex: The carpenter used a hole saw to cut perfect circles in the wood for the new shelf supports. 
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jackhammer

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: The workers used a jackhammer to break up the old concrete sidewalk. 
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core drill

a specialized drill for creating large-diameter holes or cylindrical cores in concrete, asphalt, or other hard materials

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auger drill

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

Ex: The worker used an auger drill to make holes for the fence posts in the garden. 
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drill bit
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: The carpenter used a drill bit to create holes for the screws in the wooden shelf. 
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countersink bit

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: To ensure the screw sits flat against the surface, I used a countersink bit before driving it in. 
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twist drill bit

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: To drill a hole in the metal, I used a twist drill bit with a smaller diameter. 
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spade bit
spade bit
[noun]

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 used a spade bit to drill large holes in the wooden beam for the plumbing pipes. 
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Forstner bit

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 carpenter used a Forstner bit to drill precise holes for the cabinet hinges. 
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step drill bit

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: He used a step drill bit to create perfectly sized holes for the electrical fittings. 
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concrete vibrator

a tool used in construction and concrete work to remove air bubbles and consolidate freshly poured concrete

Ex: The construction crew used a concrete vibrator to ensure the slab was properly settled before it dried. 
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toilet auger

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 used a toilet auger to clear the clog after the plunger failed to work. 
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sleeve puller

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: The mechanic used a sleeve puller to remove the bearing from the shaft. 
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scraper
scraper
[noun]

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

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