portable implement
[POR-tuh-bul IM-pluh-ment]
nounpl: portable implements
ferramenta portátil
1. A tool or instrument that is lightweight and designed to be easily carried or transported from one place to another
The carpenter brought several portable implements to the job site.
O carpinteiro levou várias ferramentas portáteis para o local de trabalho.
2. Any handheld device or equipment that can be moved and used in different locations without requiring permanent installation
A portable implement such as a cordless drill is essential for DIY enthusiasts.
Uma ferramenta portátil como uma furadeira sem fio é essencial para os entusiastas de faça-você-mesmo.
In Brazil, the concept of portable implements is particularly important in construction and agriculture, where workers frequently move between job sites. The term 'ferramenta portátil' is widely used in professional, industrial, and DIY contexts. In the USA, portable implements are central to the DIY culture and home improvement industry, with significant market emphasis on lightweight, battery-powered alternatives to traditional corded tools.
Related Idioms & Phrases
light as a feather (describing ease of portability)
take it on the road (to use a portable implement in various locations)
jack of all trades (someone skilled with various portable implements)
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