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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Architecture and Construction
shovel [noun]

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

Ex: She always kept a shovel in the shed for yard work .

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: After hours of digging with a shovel , they switched to a digging bar to tackle the harder layers of earth .
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: After hours of digging with the shovel , she switched to the mattock to tackle the compacted earth .
auger [noun]

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

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

Ex: After measuring the spacing , she grabbed the post hole digger to start the fence installation .

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

Ex: He grabbed the square point shovel to level the soil before planting the garden .

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

Ex: She relied on a round point shovel to clear the dirt from the flower beds .

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

Ex: He used a drain spade to dig around the roots of the tree without causing damage .

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

Ex: He used a scoop shovel to spread mulch evenly across the flower bed .

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

Ex: The landscaper chose a trenching shovel because its pointed tip could reach deep into the soil .

a long handle with a flat, wide blade that has a sharp edge on one side and a rake-like edge on the other

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: She needed a grubbing hoe to break up the tough soil before planting the vegetables .

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

Ex: After hours of trying with a regular shovel , she finally switched to a clay spade to handle the tough soil .
drill [noun]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: For my latest DIY project , I needed an impact driver to handle the heavy-duty screws .

a stationary power tool used for drilling precise holes in materials

Ex: He prefers using a drill press over a handheld drill for larger projects .
nail gun [noun]

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

Ex: He was able to complete the fence installation in half the time with a nail gun .

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

Ex: I rented a flooring nailer for the weekend to install my new hardwood floors .

a power tool specifically designed for driving screws into various materials

Ex: He attached the panels to the frame using a 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 team worked together , each using a drywall screw gun to finish the job quickly .

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

Ex: The carpenter used a pin nailer to attach the delicate trim to the cabinet without leaving visible holes .

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

Ex: She grabbed the impact screwdriver to fix the loose boards on the deck .

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

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: I always keep an electric screwdriver in my toolbox for small home improvement projects .
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

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

Ex: She carefully measured and set up the dowel jig before joining the two wooden panels .

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

Ex: She carefully adjusted the bit in the hand drill before starting the project .

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

Ex: He grabbed the hammer drill to install anchors for the heavy shelves .

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: For the construction project , we rented a rotary hammer to handle the tough stonework .
hole saw [noun]

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

Ex: She needed a hole saw to create a larger opening for the new light fixture in the ceiling .

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: He had to wear ear protection because the jackhammer was so noisy .

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

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

Ex: The contractor used an auger drill to bore through thick wood for the construction project .

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

Ex: She carefully selected the right drill bit for the job , choosing one designed for masonry .

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: He used the countersink bit to create a hole where the screw could sit perfectly , avoiding any sharp edges .

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: Make sure to keep the twist drill bit sharp to ensure smooth drilling and avoid damage to the material .

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: The carpenter grabbed the spade bit when he needed to drill a hole for the anchor .

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: To create a smooth finish , I always choose a Forstner bit when drilling through thick wood .

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: With a step drill bit , she was able to drill clean holes for the pipes without any jagged edges .

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

Ex: After pouring the concrete into the mold , the team used a concrete vibrator to remove any trapped air .

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: After trying the plunger , she decided to use a toilet auger to break up the stubborn obstruction .

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 technician needed a sleeve puller to safely remove the old bearing without damaging the machine .
scraper [noun]

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