Drilling tool Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a drill for penetrating rock
2. any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DRILLING (noun)
1. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
2. the act of drilling
TOOL (verb)
1. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
2. drive
TOOL (noun)
1. the means whereby some act is accomplished
2. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

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