[Tools and Machines 도구와 기계 관련단어 영영풀이]
ax![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool often used to chop wood
block
noun : a solid object with flat sides used for building
brake
noun : the part of a vehicle or machine that slows it down
broken
adjective : damaged or not working right
build
verb : to make or construct something from parts
bulldozer
noun : a large tractor with a blade on the front used to scrape and clear the ground
dig
verb : to move dirt or sand
drill
verb : to make a hole with a tool
drill
noun : a tool with a sharp, spinning tip that is used to make holes
fan
noun : a machine with rotating blades that cools or moves air
file ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a long, thin tool with a rough surface used to smooth a hard material
fix ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to repair or make work again
fork ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool that has pointed parts on one end and is used for eating food
glue ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to use something liquid or solid to stick two things together
goes
verb : to move from one place to another
hammer ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to hit something with a tool that has a handle and a heavy head
hammer ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool with a handle and a heavy head used to strike things
hang ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to attach or place something so that it is held up without support under it; to suspend or dangle from above
haul
verb : to move heavy things
hook ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a piece of curved metal, wood, or plastic used to catch or hold things
knife ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool used for cutting that has a blade and a handle
ladder ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : an upright set of rungs or steps between two sides that is used for climbing
motor ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a machine or engine that creates power for doing work
move ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to go from one place to another
nail ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a pin-shaped piece of metal used to hold things together
off ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
adjective : not working or happening; not on or attached
on ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
adjective : working
pail ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : an open, round container with a flat bottom and a handle, used to hold and carry things
pen ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool used for writing or drawing with ink
pencil ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool used for writing and drawing
phone ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool that is able to send speech and other kinds of sound over long distances
pipe ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a hollow tube usually used for carrying a liquid
pole ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a long, thin, round piece of wood, metal, or plastic
pound ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to hit something hard
press ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to push hard on something
pull ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to use force to move something closer
push ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to use force to move something away
rake ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to gather or smooth cut grass, leaves, soil, or gravel with a tool that has tines or teeth
rake ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a garden tool with a handle and a set of tines or teeth used for gathering loose materials, such as leaves
robot ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a machine that does things on its own
ruler ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a straight stick used to measure length in inches or centimeters
sand ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to rub something to make it smooth
saw
verb : to cut with a tool that has a sharp edge
saw ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a cutting tool with a toothed blade
shovel ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool with a handle and scoop used for digging
spoon ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool that has a little bowl at one end and is used for eating food
telephone ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a tool that is able to send speech and other kinds of sound over long distances
tool ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : an object or device that makes a job or task easier
tractor ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a vehicle used for farming or other heavy work
turn ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to move in a circle; to change direction
wheel ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a round object that turns around a central point
work ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
verb : to do a job
accelerate
verb : to go faster or cause to go faster
agriculture
noun : the science or practice of farming and raising livestock
antenna
noun : a wire used to send and receive radio or TV signals
appliance
noun : a mechanical or powered household device
automatic
adjective : operating without human control
awl
noun : a sharp, pointed tool used to make holes
axle
noun : a bar around which a wheel or wheels revolves
bellows
noun : a pump that blows air
blueprint
noun : a drawing or plan for the construction of a building or other structure
boomerang
noun : a flat, curved piece of wood that returns to the thrower after it has been thrown
bottle opener
noun : a lever used to pry the cap off of a bottle
breakthrough
noun : an important event or advance in knowledge that moves something such as technology, science, or medicine forward
bucket
noun : a part of a machine that is used to dig in the ground or carry rocks, dirt, or other materials
bucket
noun : an open, round container with a flat bottom and a handle, used to hold and carry things
can opener
noun : a complex machine made up of a cutting wedge, a lever, and a wheel and axle; used to open tin cans
chisel
noun : a sharp steel tool used for shaping stone, wood, or metal
clamp
noun : a clasp or other object used to hold things together
clippers
noun : a tool used to cut things such as twigs, flowers, and fingernails
complex
adjective : having many different parts; difficult to achieve or understand
complex machine
noun : any device made up of more than one simple machine; a compound machine
compound machine
noun : a mechanism or device made of two or more simple machines
contraption
noun : an interesting, unfamiliar device
crane
noun : a machine with long, movable arms used to lift things
crank
noun : a bend or a handle on an axle that allows a person to turn the wheel and axle by hand
crowbar
noun : a curved metal bar with a flat end, used for prying things open or apart
defective
adjective : not complete or in working order; flawed
device
noun : a thing that has been built for a purpose
dismantle
verb : to take apart
dismantle
verb : to take something apart piece by piece so that it stops working
doorknob
noun : a wheel and axle made up of a knob and a bar; used to open and close a door
drill bit
noun : a metal cutting tool used to make a hole in something
drone
noun : an unmanned aircraft or ship that is operated remotely
earthmover
noun : a very large complex machine used to dig, push, or move large quantities of earth
electric
adjective : charged with, powered by, or producing electricity
energy
noun : the power to do work, make a change, or move objects
engine ![](http://www.vocabularya-z.com/vocabweb/img/twhite.gif)
noun : a machine, usually with moving parts, that uses power to create motion
equipment
noun : tools used in work or play
excavator
noun : a large complex machine that removes dirt from the ground, either at a building site or to locate underground resources
fishing pole
noun : a long, thin, round tool used with a line to catch fish
flagpole
noun : a pole with a pulley used for raising a flag or banner
flashlight
noun : an electric light that runs on batteries and is easy to carry
float
noun : a tool used for applying and smoothing plaster, grout, or cement
force
noun : the strength or energy that moves an object
friction
noun : the force that builds up when two objects rub against each other
fuel
noun : any material burned to release heat or produce power
function
verb : to act or work as expected
gadget
noun : a small mechanical, electrical, or electronic tool or device that was created for a purpose
gear
noun : a toothed wheel that is part of a machine; a type of simple machine
gear
noun : the part in an automobile or bicycle that connects the engine or pedals to the wheels and controls the speed at which they turn
gear
noun : the equipment needed for an activity
generator
noun : a machine that turns motion into electricity
grease
noun : an oily or fatty substance
handle
verb : to use a hand to touch, hold, or move something
handy
adjective : useful or convenient; close by; skillful
harrow
noun : a large piece of farm equipment that has spikes, teeth, or disks and is used for breaking up and smoothing the soil
hatchet
noun : a tool with a short handle and a sharp blade that is used to cut wood
hinge
noun : a movable joint that allows a door, gate, or lid to swing open and closed
hinged
adjective : attached by means of a movable mechanism that only opens and closes along one plane
hoe
noun : a long-handled tool with a thin, flat blade that is often used to loosen the soil around plants
implement
noun : a utensil, tool, or other equipment used for a certain type of work
industrial
adjective : having to do with the creation of goods, especially using machines, automation, and technology
innovation
noun : a new idea, product, or way of doing something
install
verb : to add a piece of equipment or software so it is ready to use
instrument
noun : a tool, especially one used for making or recording measurements
invent
verb : to create, design, or build something that did not exist before
invention
noun : a new device or process
inventor
noun : a person who creates, designs, or builds something that did not exist before
jack
noun : a device used to lift all or part of a heavy object
jackknife
noun : a knife with a blade that folds; a dive in which the body bends at the waist and then straightens
lever
noun : a simple machine with a rigid bar that pivots around a fulcrum
limousine
noun : a long, expensive car often driven by a hired driver
load
noun : something that is lifted or carried
lubricant
noun : a substance that reduces friction between two surfaces
machete
noun : a long, thick knife
machine
noun : any device that uses energy to help a person do work
manual
adjective : done by hand rather than by machine
measure
verb : to find the size or amount of something
mechanic
noun : a person who fixes machines, especially cars, planes, and other moving vehicles
mechanical
adjective : made or powered by machines or machinery; having skill with machines
mechanics
noun : the details of how something operates
mechanize
verb : to introduce machines into a production process
mill
noun : a building where a material such as paper or steel is made
mill
noun : a machine that uses animal, wind, or steam power to grind things
miniaturization
other : the act or process of designing or making something very small
modernization
noun : the changing of a society, culture, or organization to use more advanced or modern technology and knowledge
motor
noun : a machine that uses electricity to make something move or work
movement
noun : the way that something moves
muffler
noun : a device attached to an engine that lessens the noise it makes
nozzle
noun : a part at the end of a hose, pipe, or tube that is used to direct and control a stream of liquid or gas
oil
noun : a greasy liquid that is applied to machine parts to make them run smoothly
operate
verb : to work or make something work
operator
noun : a person who controls the functioning of a machine or other equipment
padlock
noun : a removable lock
patent
noun : a document granting the right to make money from an invention
pedals
noun : parts of a bicycle that one pushes in a circle with one's feet to make the bike move forward
pestle
noun : a tool for grinding food into powder or meal
phone
noun : a device that changes sound vibrations, such as the human voice, into electrical signals that can be sent over long distances
pick
noun : a tool with a sharp, pointed end
plans
noun : a model or set of drawings of a building, system, or device
pliers
noun : a tool used for gripping that has two rounded metal "jaws" attached like scissors
pressure
noun : physical force placed on an object
printer
noun : a machine for printing text or images from a computer onto paper
propeller
noun : a device with rotating blades connected to an engine, used to move a ship or aircraft
pulley
noun : a circular lever, usually a wheel with a rope around it; a type of simple machine
pump
noun : a mechanical device that uses pressure or suction to move fluid or gas
radar
noun : a system that sends out radio waves and picks them up again after they strike an object and bounce back
ramp
noun : a sloped path used to move things between a lower level and a higher level
reassemble
verb : to gather or put together again
rebuild
verb : to build something again that has been damaged or ruined
repair
verb : to fix
robot
noun : a mechanical device programmed to perform tasks for humans
robotic
adjective : of or related to a device that is programmed to perform tasks for humans
rotate
verb : to turn on a center or axis; revolve
sandpaper
noun : paper that has sand or another scratchy material stuck to one side
screw
noun : an inclined plane wrapped around a rod, often used to hold things together; a type of simple machine
screwdriver
noun : a flat or plus-shaped tip attached to a handle that fixes a screw into place when twisted
sensor
noun : a device that senses and reacts to a signal or a change in conditions
shank
noun : the straight, narrow part of an object
shock absorber
other : a piece of equipment connected to the wheel of a vehicle that makes traveling over uneven surfaces feel smoother
simple machine
noun : any basic device that works with the use of a single force
slate
noun : a guide used with a stylus to make sure each raised dot in Braille is properly spaced
slot
noun : a long, narrow slit in a machine where something can be inserted
sonar
noun : a system that sends high-frequency sound waves through water and registers the vibrations bounced back by an object
spatula
noun : a long-handled kitchen tool with a wide, flat surface that is used to mix, spread, or lift things
special
adjective : made or used for a certain thing or purpose
steam engine
noun : a machine with moving parts that uses steam power to create motion
steering wheel
noun : a wheel in a vehicle that is connected by the steering column to the steering gear and is turned to change direction
switch
noun : a break in an electric circuit that can be opened or closed, stopping and starting the flow of electric current
switchboard
noun : an electrical panel through which telephone calls can be connected
tack
noun : a small, sharp nail with a broad head
technology
noun : the use of scientific knowledge or tools to make or do something
telephone
noun : a device that changes sound vibrations, such as the human voice, into electrical signals that can be sent over long distances
thermometer
noun : a tool used for measuring temperature
tinker
verb : to try to fix or improve something by making small adjustments
tongs
noun : a grasping tool that is made of two long pieces connected at one end
trowel
noun : a flat tool used to make even surfaces; also, a gardening tool for lifting plants or soil
unlock
verb : to open the lock on a door, box, or other item
vehicle
noun : anything not living that is used to move people or goods
versatile
adjective : usable in many different ways
wedge
noun : a simple machine with one narrow or pointed end and one wide end; used to separate two objects or parts
wheelbarrow
noun : a one-wheeled cart containing a lever and a wheel and axle
whittle
verb : to carve wood with a knife into an object
winch
noun : a crank with a handle used to lift or pull something
wind
verb : to tighten, crank, or encircle something
windmill
noun : a machine with rotating blades that uses wind to generate power
wire
noun : a thin thread or rod made of metal
work
noun : the act of using force to move something over a certain distance
wrench
noun : a tool with a handle and a gripping end used to twist objects such as nuts and bolts
yardstick
noun : a measuring stick one yard in length, usually divided into inches
altimeter
noun : an instrument that measures altitude, or distance up from the ground
anemometer
noun : an instrument that measures wind speed or pressure
barometer
noun : an instrument for measuring air pressure
block and tackle
noun : a group of two or more pulleys
ceilometer
noun : an instrument for determining the height of a cloud base
Doppler radar
noun : a tracking system that tells the location and speed of storms, clouds, and precipitation
first-class lever
noun : a lever in which the fulcrum is between the force and the object being lifted
fulcrum
noun : the point around which a lever pivots or turns
GPS
noun : Global Positioning System; a system or device that uses radio signals from satellites to pinpoint locations
hydraulic
adjective : related to being operated by water or another liquid, as in a machine
hygrometer
noun : an instrument that measures humidity in the air or in another gas
inclined plane
noun : a slanted surface that makes it easier to move an object between a lower level and a higher level; a type of simple machine
Industrial Revolution
noun : a shift in manufacturing and transportation from human and animal power to machine power (1750-1850)
lightning rod
noun : a metal rod attached to the highest point of a building or other tall structure to protect it from lightning by conducting the lightning to the ground
palette knife
noun : a small artist's knife with a flexible blade used to mix, scrape, or apply paint
printing press
noun : a machine used to print images on paper that uses ink and plates
prototype
noun : an original form used as the model for later production
Pulaski
noun : a small tool with an ax on one side and a hoe on the other
Rube Goldberg machine
noun : a machine named for the creator of a comic-strip character who invented very complex machines to do simple tasks
second-class lever
noun : a lever in which the load is between the force and the fulcrum
seismograph
noun : a device that makes electrical signals when the ground moves; detects earthquakes and measures and records their magnitude
skeleton key
noun : a key with teeth filed away so that it can open different simple locks
stylus
noun : a pencil-like tool used to make raised dots on heavy paper
third-class lever
noun : a lever in which the force is between the fulcrum and the load
torque
verb : to turn something using a rotating or twisting motion
transmitter
noun : a device that sends out electromagnetic signals, such as radio or television signals
turbine
noun : a fan-shaped machine that captures the motion of water, wind, or steam to create an electric current
wheel and axle
noun : a round object that turns around a pin or pole; a type of simple machine