n. Hand tool which consists of a crank which holds a fitted rotating drill bit tip, designed to bore holes in rigid materials, by cutting a disc in a spiral fashion.
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n. A stock or handle for holding and rotating a bit; a brace.
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n. a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
Word Usage
"This can be seen in figure 39 in a transitional-type bitstock (accession 319556) from the Low Countries."