pneumatic drill

[njuːˈmætɪk drɪl]
nounpl: pneumatic drills
furadeira pneumática
1. A power tool that uses compressed air to drive a drilling mechanism, typically used for heavy-duty drilling in hard materials such as concrete, stone, or metal
The construction worker used a pneumatic drill to bore holes into the concrete foundation.
O operário de construção usou uma furadeira pneumática para fazer furos na fundação de concreto.
2. A handheld or mounted drilling device powered by compressed air pressure rather than electricity
Pneumatic drills are preferred on construction sites because they are lightweight and safe to use in wet conditions.
As furadeiras pneumáticas são preferidas em canteiros de obra porque são leves e seguras de usar em condições úmidas.
Pneumatic drills are widely used in Brazilian and American construction industries due to their reliability, durability, and safety advantages in wet or explosive environments. In industrial settings, they are valued for their lack of electrical hazards. The tool is particularly common in infrastructure projects, mining operations, and manufacturing facilities across both countries.
NYC Slang
air drill; powder drill (colloquial in some construction contexts)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
air drillcompressed air drillpneumatic power drilljackhammer (when percussive)
Antonyms / Antônimos
electric drillcordless drillmanual drill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
furadeira pneumática
Standard term used across Brazil in construction and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
furadeira pneumática; broca pneumática
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably
São Paulo
furadeira pneumática
Industrial standard term in manufacturing and construction sectors
Portugal
perfurador pneumático; broca pneumática
Portuguese variant uses 'perfurador' or 'broca' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

compressed aircompressorpneumatic tooldrill bitjackhammerrotary drillpercussion drill

Related Idioms & Phrases

powered by compressed air
heavy-duty drilling equipment
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