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1Machine tool — A machine tool is a powered mechanical device, typically used to fabricate metal components of machines by machining, which is the selective removal of metal. The term machine tool is usually reserved for tools that used a power source other than …
2machine tool — machine tooled, adj. a power operated machine, as a lathe, used for general cutting and shaping of metal and other substances. [1860 65] * * * Stationary, power driven machine used to cut, shape, or form materials such as metal and wood. Machine… …
3Machine tool — Machine Ma*chine (m[.a]*sh[=e]n ), n. [F., fr. L. machina machine, engine, device, trick, Gr. ?, from ? means, expedient. Cf. {Mechanic}.] 1. In general, any combination of bodies so connected that their relative motions are constrained, and by… …
4machine tool — ➔ tool1 * * * machine tool UK US noun [C] PRODUCTION ► a tool used in a factory that uses power to cut and shape metal or other strong materials, for example to make parts for cars: »The factory is equipped with a limited range of machine tools.… …
5machine tool — Tool Tool (t[=oo]l), n. [OE. tol,tool. AS. t[=o]l; akin to Icel. t[=o]l, Goth. taijan to do, to make, taui deed, work, and perhaps to E. taw to dress leather. [root]64.] 1. An instrument such as a hammer, saw, plane, file, and the like, used in… …
6machine tool — n. A power driven machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials. [WordNet 1.5] …
7machine tool — machine′ tool n. mac a machine, as a lathe, used for shaping of metal and other substances • Etymology: 1860–65 machine′ tooled , adj …
8machine tool — ► NOUN ▪ a fixed powered tool for cutting or shaping metal, wood, etc …
9machine tool — noun a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials • Hypernyms: ↑machine • Hyponyms: ↑drill press, ↑grinder, ↑shaper, ↑shaping machine * * * noun, pl ⋯ tools [count] : a tool (such as a drill) that is powere …
10machine tool — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms machine tool : singular machine tool plural machine tools a simple machine for shaping metal or wood objects …
