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machine tool
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
machine tool
(noun)
machine tool
noun
plural
machine tools
machine tool
noun
plural
machine tools
Britannica Dictionary definition of MACHINE TOOL
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a tool (such as a drill) that is powered by electricity and designed for shaping metal or wood
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