What is another word for brace and bit?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪs and bˈɪt] (IPA) 
Brace and bit is a handy tool used for woodworking and drilling holes. It consists of a manual crank or a handle and a drill bit attached at the end. Synonyms for brace and bit are brace, hand drill, eggbeater drill, and ratcheting hand drill. Brace refers to the handle that controls the movement of the drill bit. Hand drill and eggbeater drill are also used interchangeably for brace and bit, though they are typically smaller and used for lighter-duty drilling. Ratcheting hand drill is another synonym for brace and bit, where the mechanism allows the drill bit to be moved forward and backward with every turn of the handle.
