Definition of Twist bit

1. Noun. A bit or drill having deep helical grooves.

Exact synonyms: Twist Drill
Generic synonyms: Bit

Lexicographical Neighbors of Twist Bit

twirliest
twirling
twirlingly
twirlings
twirls
twirly
twirp
twirps
twiscar
twiscars
twissel
twissell
twist
twist and turn
twist around
twist bit (current term)
twist drill
twist drills
twist form
twist in the wind
twist of fate
twist someone's arm
twist the knife
twist tie
twist wood
twistable
twisted
twisted hairs
twisted in the wind

Literary usage of Twist bit

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Elementary Woodwork for Use in Manual Training Classes by Frank Henry Seldon (1906)
"The twist bit (Fig. 132) is similar to the twist drill but not so hard and consequently ... twist bit. Fig. 133. Gimlet Bit Fig. 134. German Bit. broken. ..."

2. The English Mechanic and World of Science (1889)
"I have a best American twist'bit, but cannot keep it straight. If it meets with a hard place it goes crooked and spoils the work. ..."

3. Farm Woodwork by Louis Michael Roehl (1919)
"... SIZES FOR WOOD SCREWS Size of twist bit Size of twist bit Screw Diam. in Hole for or Gimlet Hole for or Gimlet Gauge ..."

4. Machinery and Supplies for Saw Mills, Phosphate Mines, Fertilizer Factories by Cameron & Barkley Company (1911)
"TYPES A, B, OR С Price, with Rich Spindle Chuck and Flat Bit Weight 95 Pounds each " " twist bit Spindle and One twist bit Weight 95. ..."

5. Henley's Encyclopædia of Practical Engineering and Allied Trades: A by Joseph Gregory Horner (1906)
"D. twist bit. E. Ditto with screw and cutters. F. Gimlet bit. O. Screwdriver bit. instead of only one cutter as in the old form of centre bit. ..."

6. Trade Foundations Based on Producing Industries (1919)
"The twist bit is less likely to split the wood. Expansive bits are generally used for boring large holes. They are adjustable and may be used for boring ..."

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