Despite his incredible evidence for continental drift, Wegener never lived to see his theory gain wider acceptance. He died in 1930 at age 50 of a probable heart attack while on a scientific expedition in Greenland.
drill press - a machine tool with a separate, upright stand; an electric drill is pressed into the work automatically or with a hand lever. 1  electric drill - a rotating power drill powered by an electric motor. 2  machine tool - a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials.
A pneumatic jackhammer, also known as a pneumatic drill or pneumatic hammer, is a jackhammer that uses compressed air as the power source. The air supply usually comes from a portable air compressor driven by a diesel engine. Reciprocating compressors were formerly used.