Tools, Machines & Construction

switch B1

/swɪt͡ʃ/ A small device you press or move to turn electricity or a machine on and off. Meaning Off Sound Off

equipment B1

/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/ The tools, machines, or items needed for a particular activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

device B1

/dɪˈvaɪs/ A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially an electronic or mechanical one. Meaning Off Sound Off

robot B1

/ˈɹəʊ̯.bɒt/ A machine that can carry out tasks automatically, often programmed to move and work like a person. Meaning Off Sound Off

construction B1

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ The act or process of building something. Meaning Off Sound Off

nail B1

/neɪl/ The hard, thin covering at the end of a finger or toe. Meaning Off Sound Off

hammer B1

/ˈhæm.ɚ/ A tool with a heavy metal head and a handle, used for hitting nails. Meaning Off Sound Off

motor B1

/ˈmoʊtəɹ/ A machine that uses electricity or fuel to produce movement and power something. Meaning Off Sound Off

satellite B1

/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/ A machine sent into space to orbit the Earth and send back signals or information. Meaning Off Sound Off

pump B1

/pʌmp/ A machine that moves liquid or gas from one place to another. Meaning Off Sound Off

lighter B1

/ˈlaɪtɚ/ A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles. Meaning Off Sound Off

drum B1

/ˈdɹʌm/ A musical instrument that you hit with sticks or your hands to make a beat. Meaning Off Sound Off

clip B1

/klɪp/ A small device used to hold things together or in place. Meaning Off Sound Off

maintenance B1

/ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ The work of keeping a machine, building, or system in good condition. Meaning Off Sound Off

razor B1

/ˈɹeɪzɚ/ A sharp tool used to shave hair from the skin. Meaning Off Sound Off

fax B1

/fæks/ A document sent or received using a fax machine. Meaning Off Sound Off

trumpet B1

/ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ A brass musical instrument that you play by blowing into it, making a bright, high sound. Meaning Off Sound Off

recorder B1

/ɹɪˈkɔɹdɚ/ a simple woodwind instrument played by blowing through a fipple and covering finger holes Meaning Off Sound Off

flute B1

/flu(ː)t/ A musical instrument shaped like a long tube, played by blowing across a hole near one end. Meaning Off Sound Off

valve B1

/ˈvælv/ a control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid Meaning Off Sound Off

mop B1

/mɑp/ a cleaning tool with an absorbent head fixed to a long handle, used especially for washing floors Meaning Off Sound Off

filter B1

/ˈfɪltɚ/ A device that removes unwanted things from a liquid, gas, or other substance passing through it. Meaning Off Sound Off

burner B1

/ˈbɝː.nɚ/ a device or part of a device in which fuel burns to produce heat Meaning Off Sound Off

heater B1

/ˈhitɚ/ A machine that produces heat to warm a room, building, or water. Meaning Off Sound Off

dishwasher B1

/ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ A machine for washing dishes automatically. Meaning Off Sound Off

binoculars B1

/bəˈnɑːkjəlɝz/ an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes Meaning Off Sound Off

charger B1

/ˈtʃɑːrdʒɚ/ a device that supplies electrical power to recharge a battery Meaning Off Sound Off

windmill B1

/ˈwɪndˌmɪl/ a machine that uses wind-driven sails or blades to provide power, especially for grinding grain or pumping water Meaning Off Sound Off

calculator B1

/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ A small electronic machine used for doing sums. Meaning Off Sound Off

loudspeaker B1

/ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ A device that turns an electrical signal into sound loud enough to be heard at a distance. Meaning Off Sound Off

photocopy B1

/ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ A copy of a document made by a special machine. Meaning Off Sound Off

copier B1

/ˈkɑpiər/ a machine that makes paper copies of documents or images Meaning Off Sound Off

firework B1

/ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ A device that explodes with bright colored lights and loud bangs, used for celebrations. Meaning Off Sound Off

modem B1

/ˈmoʊdəm/ A device that connects a computer to the internet through a telephone or cable line. Meaning Off Sound Off

tester B1

/ˈtɛstəɹ/ a device or instrument used to test the quality, operation, or properties of something Meaning Off Sound Off

drumstick B1

/ˈdrʌmˌstɪk/ a stick used for striking a drum or similar percussion instrument Meaning Off Sound Off

sundial B1

/ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ A device that shows the time by the shadow a pointer casts on a marked surface as the sun moves. Meaning Off Sound Off

hairdryer B1

A small electric machine that blows hot air to dry your hair. Meaning Off Sound Off

refit B1

/ˈriːˌfɪt/ a thorough repair, renovation, or replacement of equipment, especially on a ship Meaning Off Sound Off

fixings B1

/ˈfɪk.sɪŋz/ the preparations, arrangements, equipment, or supplies needed for an activity or occasion Meaning Off Sound Off

cashpoint B1

A machine in a wall where you can take out cash using a bank card. Meaning Off Sound Off

maintainer B1

/meɪnˈteɪnɚ/ a person responsible for keeping equipment, a system, or a place in good condition Meaning Off Sound Off

tin opener B1

/ˈtɪn ˌoʊ.pən.ɚ/ a handheld or electric device for cutting open sealed metal food tins Meaning Off Sound Off

remote control B1

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