drilltip
nounUK /ˈdrɪl.tɪp/
US /ˈdrɪl.tɪp/
The sharp pointy end of a drill that makes holes.
The drilltip broke while he was making a hole in the wall.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The removable cutting end of a drill bit that can be replaced when worn.
He swapped the worn drilltip for a new one before starting the job.
3. A small hardened point used in mining or masonry work to break rock.
The miner checked the drilltip before lowering the machine into the shaft.
4. The pointed end of a dental drill used for shaping teeth.
The dentist changed the drilltip to a finer one for the final polish.