half-finished tool
[/hæf ˈfɪnɪʃt tuːl/]
nounpl: half-finished tools
ferramenta semi-acabada
1. A tool that has been partially completed but not yet fully finished or ready for use
The blacksmith left a half-finished tool on the workbench.
O ferreiro deixou uma ferramenta semi-acabada na bancada de trabalho.
2. An incomplete implement that requires additional work to be functional
The carpenter stored several half-finished tools in his workshop.
O carpinteiro guardou várias ferramentas semi-acabadas em seu oficina.
This term is commonly used in artisanal, craft, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, particularly in traditional craftsmanship communities, half-finished tools represent an important part of the creative process and inventory management in workshops. The phrase reflects the value placed on craftsmanship and the intermediate stages of tool production.
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