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trapano

/ˈtrapano/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 30,674

Meaning

drill

  • a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip, used for making holes

In a sentence

Ho bisogno del trapano per appendere questa mensola alla parete.

I need the drill to hang this shelf on the wall.

Hai comprato un trapano nuovo o hai usato quello di papà?

Did you buy a new drill or did you use dad's?

Non posso sopportare il rumore del trapano del dentista.

I can't stand the sound of the dentist's drill.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
trapanomasculine · singular
trapanimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Refers both to power drills for DIY and dentists' drills.

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