Meaning
drill, auger, rig
- a mechanical tool or rig used to bore holes in earth, rock, or wood
In a sentence
Gli operai hanno posizionato la trivella per scavare il pozzo.
The workers positioned the drill to dig the well.
Quella trivella può perforare strati di roccia molto dura?
Can that drill bore through very hard rock strata?
Il cantiere non disponeva di una trivella abbastanza potente.
The construction site did not have a powerful enough drill.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trivella | feminine · singular |
| trivelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers to large drilling tools, augers, or industrial boring rigs, not a handheld household electric drill ('trapano').