pilot hole
pilot hole noun: a narrow hole drilled or punched into a surface, to facilitate the insertion of a wider screw, nail, drill bit, or other boring tool.
Noun
pilot hole (plural pilot holes)
- A narrow hole drilled or punched into a surface, to facilitate the insertion of a wider screw, nail, drill bit, or other boring tool.
- During the sinking of the last 150 feet, a pilot-hole was kept in advance, so as to prevent any unforeseen inrush of water.1908, W. McKay, “The Boultham Well at Lincoln,”, in Transactions of the Manchester Geological and Mining Society, volume 30, page 29
- Nothing prevents splitting the wood as much as first driving a pilot hole, especially for hard wood.1970, Andy Lang, "Right Nail Hits the Spot," St Petersburg Times, 25 Oct., p. 5-G (retrieved 7 Dec. 2008)
pilot hole meaning in Tamil
pilot hole in Tamil
- முன்னோடித் துளை, வழிகாட்டித்தொளை
Forms of pilot hole
| plural | pilot holes |
|---|---|
| alternative form | pilot-hole |
Questions about pilot hole
- What does pilot hole mean?
- Pilot hole means a narrow hole drilled or punched into a surface, to facilitate the insertion of a wider screw, nail, drill bit, or other boring tool.
- What is pilot hole in Tamil?
- Pilot hole in Tamil is முன்னோடித் துளை, வழிகாட்டித்தொளை. See Pilot hole meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is pilot hole?
- Pilot hole is a noun.
- What is the plural of pilot hole?
- The plural of pilot hole is pilot holes.
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