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Definition of pneumatic drill

pneumatic drill

Plural:pneumatic drills
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• noun

1

A heavy, powerful, hand-held tool operated by compressed air, primarily used in construction to break up hard surfaces such as rock, concrete, or asphalt.

Example

"The construction workers used a pneumatic drill to tear up the old sidewalk before pouring the new concrete."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often referred to as a 'jackhammer' in North American English, while 'pneumatic drill' is more frequently used in British English contexts.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pneumatic drill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pneumatic%20drill
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