Tools, Machines & Construction

clockwork C2+

/ˈklɑkwɝk/ A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device. Meaning Off Sound Off

labyrinth C2+

/ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur. Meaning Off Sound Off

muller C2+

/ˈmʌləɹ/ A machine that mixes clay and sand under a roller for use in preparing a mould for metal casting. Meaning Off Sound Off

cave-in C2+

/ˈkeɪvˌɪn/ the sudden collapse of earth, rock, a roof, or another enclosing structure Meaning Off Sound Off

turnscrew C2+

/ˈtɝnˌskru/ a screwdriver or similar device for turning screws; now chiefly dated Meaning Off Sound Off

sawblade C2+

/ˈsɔːˌbleɪd/ the toothed cutting blade of a hand saw or powered sawing machine Meaning Off Sound Off

compass C2+

/ˈkʌmpəs/ an instrument showing direction; range or scope; (verb) to encompass or achieve Meaning Off Sound Off

contrivance C2+

/kənˈtraɪvəns/ a cleverly made device or scheme; an artificial or strained arrangement Meaning Off Sound Off

chopper C2+

/ˈtʃɑpɚ/ a helicopter, or a tool for chopping Meaning Off Sound Off

jack C2+

/dʒæk/ a device for raising heavy objects; also, to raise or boost Meaning Off Sound Off

chiller C2+

/ˈtʃɪlɚ/ a machine for cooling, or a frightening story or film Meaning Off Sound Off

automaton C2+

/ɔˈtɑmətən/ a self-operating machine, or a person acting mechanically without thought Meaning Off Sound Off

blower C2+

/ˈbloʊɚ/ a device that produces a current of air; (British slang) a telephone Meaning Off Sound Off

fob C2+

/fɑb/ a small ornament or device attached to a key ring or watch chain Meaning Off Sound Off

knapsack C2+

/ˈnæpˌsæk/ a bag carried on the back for provisions or equipment Meaning Off Sound Off

mixer C2+

/ˈmɪksɚ/ a device or person that mixes; a social gathering for meeting people Meaning Off Sound Off

noodle C2+

/ˈnudəl/ a strip or string of pasta; to improvise idly, especially on an instrument Meaning Off Sound Off

rake C2+

/reɪk/ a toothed tool for gathering leaves or smoothing soil Meaning Off Sound Off

vibrator C2+

/ˈvaɪbreɪtɚ/ a device that produces a vibrating motion Meaning Off Sound Off

violoncello C2+

/ˌviːələnˈtʃɛloʊ/ the full formal name for the cello, a bowed string instrument Meaning Off Sound Off

accelerator C2+

/əkˈsɛləreɪtɚ/ a device or thing that increases speed, especially a car's gas pedal Meaning Off Sound Off

adapter C2+

/əˈdæptər/ a device or person that adapts one thing to fit another Meaning Off Sound Off

chronograph C2+

/ˈkrɑnəˌɡræf/ an instrument or watch for recording precise intervals of time Meaning Off Sound Off

compiler C2+

/kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ one who compiles; a program that translates source code into machine code Meaning Off Sound Off

dome C2+

/doʊm/ a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure Meaning Off Sound Off

economizer C2+

/ɪˈkɑnəˌmaɪzɚ/ a device that saves energy or fuel, especially in a boiler Meaning Off Sound Off

fastener C2+

/ˈfæsənɚ/ a device that holds or joins things together Meaning Off Sound Off

flasher C2+

/ˈflæʃɚ/ a device or thing that flashes, such as a blinking light Meaning Off Sound Off

gauge C2+

/ɡeɪdʒ/ an instrument for measuring; to estimate or measure Meaning Off Sound Off

gimmick C2+

/ˈɡɪmɪk/ a trick or device intended to attract attention rather than serve a real purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

glasshouse C2+

/ˈɡlæsˌhaʊs/ a building with glass walls and roof for growing plants; a greenhouse Meaning Off Sound Off

gripper C2+

/ˈɡrɪpɚ/ a device or part that grips or holds firmly Meaning Off Sound Off

hinge C2+

/hɪndʒ/ a jointed device on which a door turns; to depend on something Meaning Off Sound Off

hooter C2+

/ˈhutɚ/ a device that makes a hooting sound, such as a horn or siren Meaning Off Sound Off

igniter C2+

/ɪɡˈnaɪtɚ/ a device that sets fire to or starts the combustion of something Meaning Off Sound Off

ignitor C2+

/ɪɡˈnaɪtɚ/ a device that ignites a fuel or charge; variant of igniter Meaning Off Sound Off

lathe C2+

/leɪð/ a machine that rotates a workpiece to shape it with cutting tools Meaning Off Sound Off

locator C2+

/ˈloʊˌkeɪtɚ/ a device or system that finds the position of something Meaning Off Sound Off

portico C2+

/ˈpɔrtɪˌkoʊ/ a roofed structure supported by columns at the entrance of a building Meaning Off Sound Off

scanner C2+

/ˈskænɚ/ a device that examines or digitizes images, codes, or signals Meaning Off Sound Off

shank C2+

/ʃæŋk/ the part of the leg between the knee and ankle, or a long narrow stem of a tool Meaning Off Sound Off

skimmer C2+

/ˈskɪmər/ a utensil or device for removing matter from a liquid surface Meaning Off Sound Off

stimulator C2+

/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɚ/ a thing or device that excites activity or response Meaning Off Sound Off

swingle C2+

/ˈswɪŋɡl/ a wooden tool for beating flax to separate the fibre from the woody stem Meaning Off Sound Off

transformer C2+

/trænsˈfɔrmɚ/ a device for changing the voltage of an alternating current Meaning Off Sound Off

treadle C2+

/ˈtrɛdəl/ a lever worked by the foot to drive a machine Meaning Off Sound Off

viola C2+

/viˈoʊlə/ a stringed instrument slightly larger and lower-pitched than the violin Meaning Off Sound Off

whirligig C2+

/ˈwɝ.lɪ.ɡɪɡ/ a spinning toy or device, or something in constant whirling motion Meaning Off Sound Off

clarin C2+

/kləˈriːn/ historical: a very long, trumpetlike wind instrument of Indigenous Mexico; the acocotl type is sounded by drawing air inward through its mouthpiece Meaning Off Sound Off

gasogene C2+

/ˈɡæs.ə.dʒiːn/ historical: a Victorian device with two connected glass globes that generated carbon dioxide and dispensed carbonated water Meaning Off Sound Off

plunkety-plunk C2+

/ˌplʌŋkətiˈplʌŋk/ onomatopoeic: a repeated dull plunking or clopping sound, such as hoofbeats or notes on a stringed instrument Meaning Off Sound Off