While the term drill may refer to either a drilling machine or a drill bit for use in a drilling machine. In this article, for clarity, drill bit or bit is used throughout to refer to a bit for use in a drilling machine, and drill refers always to a drilling machine.
Hamstringing, the act of cutting these tendons cripples the animals and renders it unfit for warfare or work. In carrying out war operations, the Israelites humstrung the horses of their enemies; on one occasion Joshua was specifically directed to do so by the true God.
hamstring in British English. See all translations. hamstringverb [ T often passive ] uk â /ËhÃ¦m.strÉªÅ/ us â /ËhÃ¦m.strÉªÅ/ hamstrung. âº to limit the amount of something that can be done or the ability or power of someone to do something: 1  The company was hamstrung by traditional but inefficient ways of conducting business. 2  He pulled (= injured) a hamstring while playing football. 3  the hamstring muscles.