"bow drill" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bow drills [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bow drill (plural bow drills)
  1. A simple rotational hand-operated tool of prehistoric origin, used as a fire drill for ignition, or for other drilling tasks such as woodwork and dentistry. Wikipedia link: bow drill
    Sense id: en-bow_drill-en-noun-TfxtRcjy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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