Tools, Machines & Construction

super B2

[ˈsypɑ] Excellent; very good. M S

gear B2

/ˈɡiə/ The equipment, clothing, or tools needed for a particular activity. M S

blade B2

/bleɪd/ The flat, sharp cutting part of a knife, sword, or tool. M S

crane B2

/kɹeɪn/ a tall machine with a projecting arm, used to lift and move heavy objects M S

beam B2

/biːm/ A long, thick piece of wood or metal used to support a building or structure. M S

operator B2

/ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ A person who controls a machine or piece of equipment. M S

mill B2

/mɪl/ A building or factory where grain is crushed into flour, or where materials like cloth or paper are made. M S

superintendent B2

/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ A person who is in charge of supervising, directing, or managing something. M S

jaw B2

/d͡ʒɔ/ The lower part of the face that holds the teeth and moves when you talk or eat. M S

foreman B2

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mən/ A person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a building site. M S

hose B2

/hoʊz/ a long flexible tube used to carry water, gas, or another fluid M S

roller B2

/ˈɹoʊ.lɚ/ a cylindrical object or part that turns, especially one used to move, flatten, press, or apply something M S

probe B2

/pɹoʊb/ A careful investigation into something, especially something wrong. M S

plumber B2

/ˈplʌm.ɚ/ A person whose job is to fit and repair water pipes, taps, and similar equipment. M S

chimney B2

/ˈtʃɪmni/ A vertical pipe or structure that carries smoke from a fire up and out of a building. M S

cutter B2

/ˈkʌtɚ/ a tool or machine used for cutting a particular material M S

lever B2

/ˈlɛv.ɚ/ a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point and is used to lift or move something M S

screwdriver B2

/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ/ a hand or power tool shaped to engage a screw head so that the screw can be tightened or loosened M S

output B2

/ˈaʊtpʊt/ The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or factory. M S

hopper B2

/ˈhɑːpər/ a funnel-shaped container through which loose material is stored or fed into a machine M S

implement B2

/ˈɪmpləmənt/ To put a plan, decision, or system into action. M S

installation B2

/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ The act of putting a piece of equipment or software in place so it is ready to use. M S

cleaver B2

/ˈkliːvɚ/ a heavy knife with a broad, usually rectangular blade, used especially for chopping meat and bones M S

socket B2

/ˈsɑkɪt/ a hollow or receptacle into which a matching part fits M S

crowbar B2

/ˈkroʊˌbɑːr/ a strong iron or steel bar, often flattened or curved at one end, used as a lever to force things apart M S

distributor B2

/dɪˈstrɪbjətɝ/ A company or person that supplies goods to shops and customers. M S

trough B2

/tɹɔf/ a long, narrow, open container used for food, water, mixing, or holding materials M S

erect B2

/ɪˈɹɛkt/ Standing straight up; upright. M S

finder B2

/ˈfaɪn.dɚ/ a person who finds or discovers someone or something M S

demolish B2

/dᵻˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ To knock down or completely destroy a building or structure. M S

weld B2

/wɛld/ to join pieces of metal or plastic permanently by heat, pressure, or both M S

drainage B2

/ˈdɹeɪnɪdʒ/ the process of removing excess liquid or allowing it to flow away M S

framework B2

/ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ A basic set of ideas or rules used to plan or decide something. M S

woodwork B2

/ˈwʊdˌwɝk/ the wooden parts or fittings of a building, such as doors, frames, and trim M S

catapult B2

/ˈkætəˌpʌlt/ a device or ancient engine that launches a projectile with force M S

wheelbarrow B2

/ˈʍil.bæɹ.oʊ/ a small cart with one wheel at the front and two handles, pushed by a person to carry loads M S

tripod B2

/ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ a three-legged stand or support for a camera, instrument, vessel, or other object M S

mallet B2

/ˈmælɪt/ a hammer with a large head, usually made of wood, rubber, or another relatively soft material M S

manhole B2

/ˈmænhoʊl/ a covered opening in a street or other surface through which a worker can enter a sewer, drain, or underground utility space M S

tongs B2

/tɔŋz/ a tool with two joined arms used to grip, lift, or hold objects without touching them directly M S

piston B2

/ˈpɪstən/ a solid disk or cylinder that moves tightly inside a larger cylinder to transmit pressure or drive a machine M S

flagpole B2

/ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ a tall pole from which a flag is flown M S

nutcracker B2

/ˈnʌtˌkɹækɚ/ a tool with two hinged arms or another lever mechanism used to crack nutshells M S

dispenser B2

/dɪˈspɛnsər/ a device or container that releases a substance or item in measured amounts M S

compressor B2

/kəmˈprɛsɝ/ a mechanical device that compresses gases M S

embankment B2

/ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/ a long raised bank of earth, stone, or other material built to hold back water or support a road or railway M S

thimble B2

/ˈθɪmbəl/ a small hard cap worn over a fingertip to protect it and push a needle while sewing M S

reflector B2

/rɪˈflɛktɚ/ a surface or device that sends light, heat, sound, or other radiation back M S

slicer B2

/ˈslaɪ.sɚ/ a knife, utensil, or machine designed to cut food or other material into slices M S

divider B2

/dɪˈvaɪdər/ a partition, barrier, or other object that separates one area or group from another M S

pincushion B2

/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ(ə)n/ a small stuffed or magnetic holder in which sewing pins and needles are kept M S

auger B2

/ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ a tool with a helical cutting bit used for boring holes in wood, soil, ice, or another material M S

stilt B2

/stɪlt/ one of a pair of tall poles with raised footrests that allow a person to walk high above the ground M S

sealer B2

/ˈsiːlɚ/ a liquid or coating applied to make a surface resistant to air, water, stains, or damage M S

precut B2

/ˌpɹiˈkʌt/ cut to shape or size before being sold, assembled, or used M S