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power tool

American  

noun

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

power tool British  

noun

  1. 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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The South Korean battery maker could see a recovery in demand for electrical power tools thanks to increased data-center and other global infrastructure investments, the analyst writes in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first staple sends shivers over my body, and I’m smiling like a maniac because it’s just cool to blast a staple into wood with a power tool.

From Literature

To become autonomous, humanoid robots need AI that translates what is seen and heard into actions, which is beyond the scope of today's large language models that power tools like ChatGPT.

From Barron's

They now power everyday products as diverse as cellphones, AirPods, power tools and toys.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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