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power tool

American

noun

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

power tool British

noun

a tool powered by electricity

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Etymology

Origin of power tool

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Vendors there were hawking shoes, used power tools and watches under tattered blue tarps.

From The Wall Street Journal

The list includes grills, power tools and large barn fans.

From The Wall Street Journal

People started lining up outside appliance outlets and department stores, risking life and limb to get their sweaty hands on one of the limited-quantity, only-while-supplies-last TVs, power tools, personal computers or designer camisoles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Phypers has asked to keep their assets and debts as separate property, including his power tools, motorcycle and sports car, legal documents showed.

From Los Angeles Times

The peaceful morning was suddenly jolted by the sounds of power tools as Roz began fixing the machines.

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