machine tool

NOUN

precision tool

Synonyms

WEAK

borer broaching machine drill facing machine grinder lathe mill planer press drill saw shaper tapping machine threading machine

Example Sentences

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“This company acted as an intermediary, by purchasing high-quality machine tools and having them shipped to arms companies in Russia,” German prosecutors said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

Germany is known for luxury cars, machine tools and other goods that have protected the overall economy from the worst effects of the pandemic.

From New York Times

In August, he told workers at an Ohio appliance factory that if reelected, he will bring home “millions of new manufacturing jobs,” making pharmaceuticals, electronics, machine tools and automobiles.

From Washington Post

Chinese factories have scooped up Japanese machine tools, high-tech components and know-how.

From New York Times

Members of the association, known by its German initials VDMA, typically make machine tools or other highly specialized products and are very dependent on exports.

From New York Times