bow drills

A form of bow drill — A simple rotational hand-operated tool of prehistoric origin, used as a fire drill for ignition, or for other drilling tasks such as woodwork and dentistry.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of bow drill
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Chicago

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