bow drill

IPA/bˈəʊ dɹˈɪl/
IPA/bˈoʊ dɹˈɪl/

bow drill — noun

1. a simple hand-powered tool in which a bow moves a string wrapped around a spindl

1.名詞C2
釋義

a simple hand-powered tool in which a bow moves a string wrapped around a spindle, turning it quickly to bore through wood or create fire by friction

例句

Kwame showed the group how to use a bow drill to start a campfire.

use a bow drill to + [verb] for stating purpose

Amara used the bow drill to bore a clean hole through the soft pine board.

同義詞
  • fire drill

    often used for the same tool, though some fire drills use a pump or strap instead of a bow

  • pump drill

    uses a pump action with a crossbar and flywheel rather than a bow