power tool
noun
a tool powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine.
power tools
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pluralof power tool.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“And sure enough, you see the guy get out of the car and grab a crate with all the power tools in it, and a blower on the way out,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Children’s products, water filters and power tools also compete on safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Nevertheless the biggest makers of power tools are investing in electric.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
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 ● Jan. 8, 2026
We drilled with his power tools and attached the sides with plastic fasteners.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
