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mechanical tools

[/məˈkænɪkəl tuːlz/]
noun
ferramentas mecânicas
1. Tools or instruments designed to perform mechanical work, typically operated by hand or powered machinery, used for assembly, disassembly, repair, or construction tasks
The mechanic used mechanical tools to repair the engine.
O mecânico usou ferramentas mecânicas para consertar o motor.
2. Devices that use mechanical principles and leverage to accomplish tasks requiring force or precision
Wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers are common mechanical tools.
Chaves, martelos e chaves de fenda são ferramentas mecânicas comuns.
Synonyms
hand toolsmanual toolsworkshop toolsferramentas manuaisinstrumentos de trabalho
Antonyms
power toolselectric toolsferramentas elétricas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ferramentas mecânicas
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ferramentas mecânicas
Most common usage in industrial contexts
Portugal
ferramentas mecânicas
Standard European Portuguese term
Rio de Janeiro
ferramentas de trabalho
Alternative colloquial form occasionally used

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the right tools for the job
tool kit
ter as ferramentas certas para o trabalho
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