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pi·lot hole
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pilot holenoun
A narrow hole drilled or punched into a surface, to facilitate the insertion of a wider screw, nail, drill bit, or other boring tool.
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Pilot hole
A pilot hole is a smaller hole drilled into a material prior to a larger hole being drilled, widening the hole to the desired width. Drilling a pilot hole prevents a larger drill bit from slipping on the material - a potential safety hazard, as well as an increased likelihood of the work being damaged. Normally, a center punch is used before drilling the pilot hole to ensure that the smaller pilot drill bit does not slip. Pilot holes may also be used when driving a screw. When a screw is driven into a material, it can act as a wedge, generating outward pressure which can cause many materials to split. By drilling a small pilot hole into the material, into which a screw is then driven, less 'wedging' takes place, thereby reducing the likelihood of the material being split. Pilot holes are used on a variety of materials including wood and plastics, though their use is especially essential when drilling into polished or smooth metal, as larger drill bits are very likely to slip on such materials.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of PILOT HOLE in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of PILOT HOLE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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