nounfemininepl: drill bits / brocas
broca
1. A cutting tool with a pointed or sharp end used to make holes in various materials
The carpenter used a drill bit to make holes in the wooden frame.
O carpinteiro usou uma broca para fazer furos na moldura de madeira.
2. The replaceable cutting head of a power drill
You need to change the drill bit when it becomes dull.
Você precisa trocar a broca quando ela fica cega.
3. A tool used in oil drilling to penetrate rock formations
The oil rig uses specialized drill bits for deep-sea exploration.
A plataforma petrolífera usa brocas especializadas para exploração em águas profundas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, drill bits are essential tools in construction and manufacturing industries. The term is used consistently across professional and DIY settings. In Brazil, hardware stores (lojas de ferragens) typically organize drill bits by material (for wood, metal, concrete) and size, reflecting the standardization of this tool globally.
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