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drill chuck

noun

  1. a chuck for holding a drill bit.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of drill chuck1

First recorded in 1870–75

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Example Sentences

However, if much drilling is done, then round shank twist drills to fit the drill chuck will work better.

This holder is simply a drill chuck fitted with a special shank.

A very convenient form of drill chuck for small drills is shown in Fig. 1072.

The slow speed is obtained by shifting the clutch so that the top bevel pinion drives the drill chuck.

As this meshes with a gear but slightly larger in diameter, a slow speed of the drill chuck is possible.

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