Persian drill
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A Persian drill is a drill which is turned by pushing a nut back and forth along a spirally grooved drill holder.[1] It was formerly used for delicate operations such as jewellery making and dentistry.[2] A ratcheting screwdriver with a "spiral ratchet" mechanism may be used as a Persian drill.