broca
/ˈbɾo.ka/
Part of Speech: noun
ES
A hand drill or bit used for boring holes, especially in wood or for dental procedures.
El carpintero usó una broca para hacer el agujero en la madera.
The carpenter used a drill bit to make the hole in the wood.
Etymology
Derived from Latin *broccus*, meaning 'projecting tooth' or 'stump', referring to the pointed, protruding shape of the tool.
Memory Aid
Think of 'broca' as similar to the English word 'bore' — both relate to drilling or making holes.
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What does broca mean?
broca means: A hand drill or bit used for boring holes, especially in wood or for dental procedures.
How do you pronounce broca?
broca: /ˈbɾo.ka/
How is broca used in a sentence?
El carpintero usó una broca para hacer el agujero en la madera.