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power tool

noun

  1. a tool powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine.


power tool

noun

  1. a tool powered by electricity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of power tool1

First recorded in 1955–60
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Example Sentences

A dealer who sells lawn equipment, power tools, and hardware might show up when someone searches for mowers but the key is to direct that inquiry to specific information on the brand and product at your store.

They attach to any standard drill, turning your power tool into a cleaning machine.

Johnny spends his day plotting their garden and hanging out with a friend who’s really into conspiracy theories but also owns a lot of power tools.

From Vox

In downtown Washington, the sounds of hammers and power tools echoed through the streets Monday as workers boarded up dozens of businesses.

From Fortune

They also could take advantage of the big batteries by using the trucks to power tools on job sites instead of a generator.

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