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photo of 6 spade bits used to drill holes in wood with an electric power drill  

They are "spade" bits used to drill holes of
different diameters in wood with an electric
power drill.

These tools are more likely part of the male
realm in the Western World.  Therefore, it
is probable that a higher percentage of men
than women will identify them correctly.
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