machine tool
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Pronunciation
Noun
machine tool (plural machine tools)
- (machining, manufacturing) A tool, typically a power-driven machine and typically stationary, used especially for machining (removing hard material via cutting, grinding, or other subtractive processes) and (more broadly) for any mix of subtractive, forming/stamping, or additive work.
- Hypernyms: tool; machine
- Hyponyms: drill press, grinding machine, hobber, jig borer, lathe, machining center, horizontal machining center, vertical machining center, milling machine, planer, shaper, slotter, screw machine, turning center
- Coordinate terms: hand tool, power tool
Translations
tool used for machining
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