Because of the First World War, Wegener's book went unnoticed outside Germany. In 1922, however, a third (revised) edition was translated into English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish, pushing Wegener's theory of continental drift to the forefront of debate in the Earth sciences.
A drilling machine, called a drill press, is used to cut holes into or through metal, wood, or other materials (Figure 4-1). Drilling machines use a drilling tool that has cutting edges at its point.
drill press. n. A powered vertical drilling machine in which the drill is pressed to the work automatically or by a hand lever. drill press. n. (Tools) a machine tool for boring holes, having a stand and work table with facilities for lowering the tool to the workpiece.