machine tool

noun

: a machine designed for shaping solid work

Examples of machine tool in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rare earths’ imports drop China’s imports of rare earths, meat, cosmetics products and machine tools fell sharply in the first half of the year, customs data showed. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 July 2024 In the two-plus years since, China has refused to condemn the invasion and helped Russia acquire materiel, from machine tools to engines to drones, crucial for the war effort. Joseph Torigian, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2024 Chinese firms have quickly gained ground against their European and Japanese counterparts in the production of advanced machine tools such as robotic arms, hydraulic pumps, and other equipment. Dan Wang, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023 Valentin Chavez, Southern High School: Valentin is a senior machine tool student at Southern High School who takes great pride in his work. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for machine tool 

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of machine tool was in 1852

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“Machine tool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machine%20tool. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

machine tool

noun
: a machine (as a lathe or drill) that is driven by power and is designed for shaping solid work
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