Forstner bit

noun

Forst·​ner bit
ˈfȯrstnər-
: a spurless wood-drilling bit used especially for drilling blind holes

Word History

Etymology

from the name Forstner

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“Forstner bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Forstner%20bit. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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