pilot hole

noun

Meaning

A narrow hole drilled or punched into a surface, to facilitate the insertion of a wider screw, nail, drill bit, or other boring tool.

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Related words

pilot-hole(English)drillhole(English)pilot(English)pin drill(English)pilot nut(English)pocket-hole(English)punch(English)hole punch(English)

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