power drill

[ˈpaʊər drɪl]
nounfemininepl: power drills
furadeira elétrica
1. A portable electric tool with a rotating drill bit used for making holes in various materials or driving screws
I used a power drill to install the new shelves in my bedroom.
Usei uma furadeira elétrica para instalar as novas prateleiras no meu quarto.
2. A handheld or stationary electric drilling machine powered by an electric motor
The contractor's power drill made quick work of drilling through the concrete wall.
A furadeira elétrica do contratista fez o trabalho rapidamente ao perfurar a parede de concreto.
Power drills are essential tools in both American and Brazilian construction and DIY culture. In Brazil, the furadeira elétrica is a staple in most households for home repairs and furniture assembly. The term is widely understood among both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. In Portugal, the terminology differs significantly with 'berbequim' being the traditional term, reflecting linguistic divergence between Brazilian and European Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electric drillcordless drilldrill gundrilling machine
Antonyms / Antônimos
hand drillmanual drillauger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
furadeira elétrica
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
furadeira
Often shortened to just 'furadeira' in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
furadeira elétrica
Full term commonly used
Portugal
berbequim elétrico
Portuguese European term differs significantly from Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

drill bitchuckcordlesstorquerpmscrewdriverimpact driver

Related Idioms & Phrases

to drill down into something
full throttle on the drill
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