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borer vs cross bit

cross bit vs borer

borer and cross bit both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
borer Yes No No No
cross bit Yes No No No
As nouns, cross bit is a hyponym of borer; that is, cross bit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than borer:
  • borer: a drill for penetrating rock
  • cross bit: a rock drill having cruciform cutting edges; used in mining
Other hyponyms of borer include star drill, straight-fluted drill, straight flute.
borer (noun) cross bit (noun)
any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood a rock drill having cruciform cutting edges; used in mining
a drill for penetrating rock
Difference between borer and cross bit

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