air-powered tools
[ɛr ˈpaʊərd tulz]
nounpl: air-powered tools
ferramentas pneumáticas
1. Tools that operate using compressed air as their power source, commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and automotive work
The carpenter used air-powered tools to speed up the construction process.
O carpinteiro usou ferramentas pneumáticas para acelerar o processo de construção.
2. Equipment powered by pneumatic energy rather than electricity or fuel, including nail guns, impact wrenches, and sanders
Air-powered tools are preferred in many workshops because they are lighter and more durable than electric alternatives.
Ferramentas pneumáticas são preferidas em muitos oficinas porque são mais leves e duráveis do que alternativas elétricas.
Air-powered tools are extremely common in North American construction and automotive industries due to their efficiency, safety, and durability. In Brazil, they are widely used in industrial settings and construction sites. They require access to a compressor, making them more prevalent in professional workshops than in home use. The terminology 'ferramentas pneumáticas' is the standard technical term across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
NYC Slang
air guns; pneumatic gear
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