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nounpneumatic drill (plural pneumatic drills)
plural pneumatic drills
- A heavy drill consisting of a bit powered by compressed air, used e.g. for breaking tarmac.First known use 19th c.
Synonyms: jackhammer
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA heavy drill consisting of a bit powered by compressed air, used e.g. for breaking tarmac.
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