Bohrhammer

rotary hammer drill

noun BOHR-ham-er Rare

Usage Note

Bohrhammer is the heavy-duty power drill that combines rotation with a hammering action for drilling into concrete and masonry. It differs from a simple Schlagbohrmaschine in that it uses a pneumatic hammer mechanism.

Examples

"Für die Löcher in der Betonwand brauchst du einen Bohrhammer."

Natural Translation

For the holes in the concrete wall you need a rotary hammer drill.

Literal Translation

For the holes in the concrete wall you need a rotary hammer drill.

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