drill bit

[/drɪl bɪt/]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
drill pointboring toolcutting tool

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
broca
Most common and widely used term in Brazil
São Paulo
broca
Standard usage in industrial and construction contexts
Rio de Janeiro
broca
Identical usage to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
broca / ponta de broca
Portuguese variant may use 'ponta de broca' for the cutting tip specifically

Related Words

drillchuckboringaugertwist drilldiamond bit

Related Idioms & Phrases

as sharp as a drill bit
to drill down
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