power tool

noun

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

power tool

noun

1. a tool powered by electricity

Word History and Origins

Origin of power tool¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Designed in Norway, this feels like the kind of power tool Apple or Dyson might create.

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Albinsson told me women often feel an extra charge from mastering power tools—a realm long coded as male.

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He also admitted burgling the site and stealing a mallet and power tools on the same night.

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Boyadzhyan is often seen walking around his property late at night, sometimes using power tools to garden or working on vehicles in his driveway, according to neighbors.

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

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