traverse drill

The term "traverse drill" can refer to different activities in machinery, military training, and rock climbing, all involving lateral movement.

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Definition

C1Machinery

(technical)A machine tool designed to drill slots with a lateral back-and-forth motion.

Example

  • The traverse drill allows for precise slot drilling without repositioning the workpiece.

B2Military Training

(military)An exercise where soldiers practice lateral movement while maintaining formation.

Example

  • The soldiers performed a traverse drill to improve their lateral movement skills.

B2Rock Climbing

(sports)Practicing horizontal movement along a rock face or climbing wall to enhance balance and technique.

Example

  • Climbers often do a traverse drill to work on their balance and coordination.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "traverse drill":

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