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Tools and Machines 도구와 기계 관련단어 영영풀이

[Tools and Machines 도구와 기계 관련단어 영영풀이]

 

ax

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

noun : a long, thin tool with a rough surface used to smooth a hard material


fix

verb : to repair or make work again


fork

noun : a tool that has pointed parts on one end and is used for eating food


glue

verb : to use something liquid or solid to stick two things together


goes

verb : to move from one place to another


hammer

verb : to hit something with a tool that has a handle and a heavy head


hammer

noun : a tool with a handle and a heavy head used to strike things


hang

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

noun : a piece of curved metal, wood, or plastic used to catch or hold things


knife

noun : a tool used for cutting that has a blade and a handle


ladder

noun : an upright set of rungs or steps between two sides that is used for climbing


motor

noun : a machine or engine that creates power for doing work


move

verb : to go from one place to another


nail

noun : a pin-shaped piece of metal used to hold things together


off

adjective : not working or happening; not on or attached


on

adjective : working


pail

noun : an open, round container with a flat bottom and a handle, used to hold and carry things


pen

noun : a tool used for writing or drawing with ink


pencil

noun : a tool used for writing and drawing


phone

noun : a tool that is able to send speech and other kinds of sound over long distances


pipe

noun : a hollow tube usually used for carrying a liquid


pole

noun : a long, thin, round piece of wood, metal, or plastic


pound

verb : to hit something hard


press

verb : to push hard on something


pull

verb : to use force to move something closer


push

verb : to use force to move something away


rake

verb : to gather or smooth cut grass, leaves, soil, or gravel with a tool that has tines or teeth


rake

noun : a garden tool with a handle and a set of tines or teeth used for gathering loose materials, such as leaves


robot

noun : a machine that does things on its own


ruler

noun : a straight stick used to measure length in inches or centimeters


sand

verb : to rub something to make it smooth


saw

verb : to cut with a tool that has a sharp edge


saw

noun : a cutting tool with a toothed blade


shovel

noun : a tool with a handle and scoop used for digging


spoon

noun : a tool that has a little bowl at one end and is used for eating food


telephone

noun : a tool that is able to send speech and other kinds of sound over long distances


tool

noun : an object or device that makes a job or task easier


tractor

noun : a vehicle used for farming or other heavy work


turn

verb : to move in a circle; to change direction


wheel

noun : a round object that turns around a central point


work

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

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