large tools

[/lɑrdʒ tuːlz/]
nounpl: large tools
ferramentas grandes
1. Big implements or equipment used for construction, repair, or manual work
The construction site was filled with large tools such as excavators and bulldozers.
O canteiro de obras estava cheio de ferramentas grandes como escavadeiras e tratores.
2. Heavy-duty instruments designed for professional or industrial purposes
Carpenters need to invest in large tools like table saws and planers for their workshops.
Carpinteiros precisam investir em ferramentas grandes como serras de mesa e plainas para seus oficinas.
3. Equipment that requires significant physical effort or machinery to operate
Large tools are essential for heavy-duty demolition and construction projects.
Ferramentas grandes são essenciais para projetos de demolição e construção de grande envergadura.
In Brazil, construction and woodworking are significant industries, making knowledge of large tools vocabulary important in professional settings. The term 'ferramentas grandes' is widely used in construction sites (canteiros de obras) and among skilled tradespersons. In the USA, the distinction between power tools and large tools is common in both professional and DIY contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
heavy equipmentpower toolsindustrial equipmentmachineryconstruction equipment
Antonyms / Antônimos
small toolshand toolsprecision instrumentsportable tools

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ferramentas grandes
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ferramentas pesadas
Common alternative emphasizing weight and power
Rio de Janeiro
equipamentos grandes
More formal, often used in professional contexts
Portugal
ferramentas de grande dimensão
More formal Portuguese variant

Related Words

equipmentmachineryhardwareimplementsconstructionworkshop

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring out the big guns (using large tools to solve a problem)
heavy machinery (synonymous phrase)
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