power drill

American  

noun

1. a drill operated by a motor.

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power drill British  

noun

1. a hand tool with a rotating chuck driven by an electric motor and designed to take an assortment of tools for drilling, grinding, polishing, etc

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Etymology

Origin of power drill

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

He relates that Mbandaka has no permanent power supply, only a few diesel generators and hardly any infrastructure -- not even a power drill to install the flood level marker.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

He pulled out a power drill, long silver hooks and needles, and airbag contraptions from an oversized duffel.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2022

Some people recommend using a power drill to bore holes through the magnetic platter, and that will certainly do the trick, though you run the risk of wearing down your drill bits.

From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2021

And when dependable y-shaped vegetable peelers and paring knives have failed, there's always a power drill.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2021

Five years ago, Uncle Arthur arrived unannounced wearing a tool belt and armed with a power drill.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser