gas-powered tools

[/ɡæs ˈpaʊərd tuːlz/]
nounpl: gas-powered tools
ferramentas movidas a gasolina
1. Equipment or implements powered by gasoline or petrol engines, commonly used for construction, landscaping, and maintenance work
The contractor used gas-powered tools to complete the construction project quickly.
O empreiteiro usou ferramentas movidas a gasolina para completar o projeto de construção rapidamente.
2. Portable machinery that operates on internal combustion engines burning gasoline fuel
Gas-powered tools like chainsaws and leaf blowers are popular among homeowners.
Ferramentas movidas a gasolina, como motosserras e soprador de folhas, são populares entre proprietários de casas.
Gas-powered tools are extensively used in both Brazilian and American construction and landscaping industries. In Brazil, they are particularly common in rural areas and among professional contractors. In the USA, homeowners frequently use gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers, though there has been a growing shift toward battery-powered alternatives due to environmental and noise concerns. The term reflects the industrial culture of both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gasoline-powered equipmentpetrol-powered toolsfuel-powered machinerycombustion engine tools
Antonyms / Antônimos
electric toolsbattery-powered toolscordless toolsmanual tools

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ferramentas movidas a gasolina
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ferramentas a gasolina
Shortened colloquial form commonly used
São Paulo
ferramentas movidas a gasolina/combustível
Formal usage in industrial and construction contexts
Portugal
ferramentas movidas a gasolina/ferramentas a combustível
Portuguese variant, may also use 'equipamento a gasolina'

Related Words

chainsawleaf blowerpower drilllawn mowerhedge trimmerenginefuel consumption

Related Idioms & Phrases

break out the gas-powered tools
heavy machinery
powered equipment
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