manual drill
[ˈmæn.ju.əl drɪl]
nounpl: manual drills
broca manual / perfuratriz manual
1. A hand-operated tool used to create holes in various materials by rotating a drill bit, operated without electric power
The carpenter used a manual drill to make holes in the wooden frame.
O carpinteiro usou uma broca manual para fazer furos na estrutura de madeira.
2. A repetitive training exercise or practice routine performed by hand or without mechanical assistance
The military conducted a manual drill to prepare soldiers for emergency procedures.
O exército realizou um exercício manual para preparar os soldados para procedimentos de emergência.
3. A hand-crank or hand-powered drilling device, especially one with a spiral auger or bit mechanism
Before electric drills became common, workers relied on manual drills for construction projects.
Antes dos furadeiras elétricas se tornarem comuns, os trabalhadores dependiam de brocas manuais para projetos de construção.
Manual drills represent a connection to traditional craftsmanship in both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazil, they remain popular among artisans and in rural areas where electricity may be limited. In the USA, manual drills are often associated with vintage woodworking and antique tool collecting. The term also extends metaphorically to repetitive training exercises in military and educational contexts in both countries.
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