Machine Tool (Noun)
Meaning
A powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The company specializes in designing and manufacturing machine tools for the aerospace industry.
- The machinist carefully selected the right machine tool for the job, a CNC milling machine.
- The factory floor was filled with various machine tools, including lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
- The new machine tool was equipped with advanced computer controls, allowing for precise and efficient cutting.
- The engineer spent hours programming the machine tool to produce the complex part required for the project.