die Bohrmaschine, -n
drill
The German word "Bohrmaschine" is a noun that means "drilling machine" or "drill". It is a compound word made up of "bohren" (to drill) and "Maschine" (machine).
"Bohrmaschine" typically refers to a powered tool used for making holes in various materials, such as wood, metal, or plastic.
Words with a similar meaning include "Bohrer" (drill bit), which specifically refers to the cutting tool used to make the hole, and "Handbohrer" (hand drill), which might indicate a manually operated drill.
The key distinction here is that "Bohrmaschine" refers specifically to the machine or tool as a whole, while "Bohrer" denotes the specific part that does the drilling action or "Handbohrer" indicates a manual variant.
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Examples
Die Bohrmaschine liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The drill is lying on the table.
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