Definitions

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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Areas outside defence also contributed, with jumps in demand for electrical and IT equipment as well as machine tools, it said.

From Barron's

But a list of so-called dual-use items that could have military applications includes certain rare earth metals, machine tools, electronics including sensors and lasers and a host of other products used in manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal

It makes a wide variety of motors used in everything from hard disk drives to electric vehicles and also produces machine tools, inspection devices and cooling equipment used at data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal will alleviate fears, including in the country's famed watch industry and machine tool sector, of any lasting impact of the devastating tariff hike.

From Barron's

Switzerland counts the U.S. among its top export markets for goods such as watches, chocolates, drugs and machine tools.

From The Wall Street Journal