machine toolnoun [ C ]
uk/məˈʃiːn ˌtuːl/us/məˈʃiːn ˌtuːl/a tool that uses power to cut and shape metal or other strong materials:
The car industry uses machine tools for cutting car body parts.
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Tools in general
- aid
- blade
- device
- gadget
- hardware
- household goods
- implement
- instrument
- power tool
- precision instrument
- sucker
- suction cup
- tool
- toolbox
- toolkit
- utensil