Tools, Machines & Construction

siren B2

/ˈsaɪɹən/ a device that produces a loud, rising and falling sound as a warning, or the sound it makes Meaning Off Sound Off

gear B2

/ˈɡiə/ The equipment, clothing, or tools needed for a particular activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

blade B2

/bleɪd/ The flat, sharp cutting part of a knife, sword, or tool. Meaning Off Sound Off

crane B2

/kɹeɪn/ a tall machine with a projecting arm, used to lift and move heavy objects Meaning Off Sound Off

laser B2

/ˈleɪzɚ/ A device that produces a narrow, powerful beam of light. Meaning Off Sound Off

mode B2

/moʊd/ A particular way in which a machine or system operates. Meaning Off Sound Off

breakdown B2

/ˈbɹeɪkˌdaʊn/ A failure of a machine or system to keep working. Meaning Off Sound Off

generator B2

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɚ/ a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy Meaning Off Sound Off

microphone B2

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ A device that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded or made louder. Meaning Off Sound Off

facilities B2

/fəˈsɪlɪtiz/ Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

telescope B2

/ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ An instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially stars and planets. Meaning Off Sound Off

detector B2

/dɪˈtɛktɝ/ a device that senses and registers a substance, signal, or physical phenomenon Meaning Off Sound Off

cutter B2

/ˈkʌtɚ/ a tool or machine used for cutting a particular material Meaning Off Sound Off

ax B2

/æks/ A tool with a heavy metal blade on a handle, used for cutting wood. Meaning Off Sound Off

pedal B2

/ˈpɛdəl/ A lever you press with your foot to control or power a machine such as a bicycle, car, or piano. Meaning Off Sound Off

screwdriver B2

/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ/ a hand or power tool shaped to engage a screw head so that the screw can be tightened or loosened Meaning Off Sound Off

rooftop B2

/ˈruːf.tɑːp/ the outside upper surface of a building's roof Meaning Off Sound Off

projector B2

/pɹəˈdʒɛktɚ/ a device that projects an enlarged image or beam of light onto a surface Meaning Off Sound Off

microscope B2

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ An instrument that makes very small objects look much bigger so they can be studied. Meaning Off Sound Off

component B2

/kəmˈpoʊnənt/ One of the parts that make up a larger machine, system, or whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

cello B2

/ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ A large wooden string instrument played with a bow while seated. Meaning Off Sound Off

thermometer B2

/θɚˈmɒmɪtɚ/ An instrument used to measure temperature. Meaning Off Sound Off

scuba B2

/ˈskuːbə/ Breathing equipment that lets divers stay and breathe underwater. Meaning Off Sound Off

saxophone B2

/ˈsæksəˌfoʊn/ a usually brass, single-reed woodwind instrument with a conical tube and finger-operated keys Meaning Off Sound Off

propeller B2

/prəˈpel.ɚ/ a device with blades that rotates to drive an aircraft or vessel through air or water Meaning Off Sound Off

trombone B2

/trɑmˈboʊn/ a low-pitched brass instrument whose tube is usually lengthened and shortened with a movable slide Meaning Off Sound Off

catapult B2

/ˈkætəˌpʌlt/ a device or ancient engine that launches a projectile with force Meaning Off Sound Off

tripod B2

/ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ a three-legged stand or support for a camera, instrument, vessel, or other object Meaning Off Sound Off

tongs B2

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

mouthpiece B2

/ˈmaʊθ.piːs/ the part of a pipe, musical instrument, telephone, or similar device placed at or near the mouth Meaning Off Sound Off

circuitry B2

/ˈsɝkətɹi/ The system of electrical circuits inside a device, considered as a whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

nutcracker B2

/ˈnʌtˌkɹækɚ/ a tool with two hinged arms or another lever mechanism used to crack nutshells Meaning Off Sound Off

dispenser B2

/dɪˈspɛnsər/ a device or container that releases a substance or item in measured amounts Meaning Off Sound Off

harrow B2

/ˈhæɹoʊ/ A heavy farm tool dragged across ploughed land to break up and smooth the soil. Meaning Off Sound Off

scythe B2

/ˈsaɪð/ A tool with a long curved blade and a long handle, used for cutting grass or grain by hand. Meaning Off Sound Off

amplifier B2

/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ A piece of electronic equipment that makes a sound or signal louder or stronger. Meaning Off Sound Off

compressor B2

/kəmˈprɛsɝ/ a mechanical device that compresses gases Meaning Off Sound Off

barometer B2

/bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ An instrument that measures air pressure to help predict the weather. Meaning Off Sound Off

reflector B2

/rɪˈflɛktɚ/ a surface or device that sends light, heat, sound, or other radiation back Meaning Off Sound Off

cornet B2

/kɔɹˈnɛt/ A brass musical instrument, slightly smaller than a trumpet and with a bright tone. Meaning Off Sound Off

slicer B2

/ˈslaɪ.sɚ/ a knife, utensil, or machine designed to cut food or other material into slices Meaning Off Sound Off

bassoon B2

/bəˈsun/ a large double-reed woodwind instrument with a long folded tube, typically playing in the tenor and bass registers Meaning Off Sound Off

selector B2

/səˈlɛktɚ/ a control or device used to choose one of several settings or inputs Meaning Off Sound Off

auger B2

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

micrometer B2

/maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ A tool for measuring very small distances, such as thickness or diameter, with great precision. Meaning Off Sound Off

clap together B2

to assemble something quickly and carelessly Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

stake out B2

to mark the boundaries or route of something with posts Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off