Cross Bit (Noun)
Meaning
A rock drill having cruciform cutting edges; used in mining.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The geologist chose a cross-bit drill for drilling into the hard granite formation.
- Drillers in the mining industry typically use a cross-bit drill to increase the rate of penetration in rocky terrain.
- The new mining company invested in high-performance cross-bit drills to accelerate the excavation process.
- In comparison to standard drill bits, the cross-bit drill demonstrated significantly improved durability and cutting efficiency.
- A cross-bit drill with carbide-tipped edges was employed to efficiently remove ore from the deep mine shaft.