handheld tool
[/ˈhændhɛld tuːl/]
nounpl: handheld tools
ferramenta manual
1. A small implement or device designed to be held and operated by hand, used for performing specific tasks or work
A hammer is a common handheld tool used for driving nails.
Um martelo é uma ferramenta manual comum usada para pregar pregos.
2. Any portable implement that does not require external power source or mounting (though may be electric)
The electrician brought several handheld tools in his toolbox.
O eletricista trouxe várias ferramentas manuais em sua caixa de ferramentas.
3. A small electronic or mechanical device that can be operated by hand without being fixed to a surface
A handheld tool like a power drill makes the job easier.
Uma ferramenta manual como uma furadeira elétrica facilita o trabalho.
Handheld tools are integral to both Brazilian and American DIY culture. In Brazil, proficiency with basic hand tools is highly valued in construction and informal repair work. In the USA, owning a collection of handheld tools is considered a mark of self-sufficiency and is deeply embedded in the culture of home improvement and craftsmanship.
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