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a small portable drill held and operated by hand

1. : a small portable drilling machine resembling a breast drill but designed to be held and operated by hand

2. : a primitive drill consisting of a shaft carrying a point of stone, bone, shell, or metal and revolved usually by the palms of the hands

a portable drill designed for two-handed operation. See illus. under drill¹.

[1760-70]

hand drill,

a drill held and worked by hand. Its gear is cranked with one hand while the other holds and puts pressure on the tool.