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drill press

A powered vertical drilling machine in which the drill is pressed to the work automatically or by a hand lever.

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drill press

(Tools) a machine tool for boring holes, having a stand and work table with facilities for lowering the tool to the workpiece

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drill′ press`

a drilling machine having a single vertical spindle.

[1860–65, Amer.]

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drill press - a machine tool with a separate, upright stand; an electric drill is pressed into the work automatically or with a hand lever

electric drill - a rotating power drill powered by an electric motor

machine tool - a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials

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