noun. 1 A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes. Example sentences. Synonyms. 1  Most of the project requires basic wood-working tools-a circular saw, a saber saw, an electric drill, a hammer, and a nail set..1 A tool with a rotating tip used by a dentist for cutting away part of a tooth before filling it. Example sentences. 1  Your dentist will remove any decay or old filling from the tooth with a drill. 2  Some of the surrounding bone can then be removed with a drill to lift the tooth out in one piece.
There are 117 calories in 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil. Calorie Breakdown: 100% fat, 0% carbs, 0% prot.
That is a higher percentage than in most other oils, and is probably responsible for the unusual HDL effects of coconut oil. But plant-based oils are more than just fats. They contain many antioxidants and other substances, so their overall effects on health can't be predicted just by the changes in LDL and HDL. Coconut is a wonderful flavor and there's no problem using coconut oil occasionally. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, so cooks are experimenting with using it instead of butter or vegetable shortening to make pie crust and other baked goods that require a solid source of fat.