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power tools

[ˈpaʊər ˈtuːlz]
nounpl: power tools
ferramentas elétricas
1. Tools that are powered by electricity or batteries rather than manual force, used for construction, repair, and woodworking tasks
He bought new power tools for his home renovation project.
Ele comprou novas ferramentas elétricas para seu projeto de renovação da casa.
2. Equipment designed to perform work more efficiently and with less physical effort than hand tools
Power tools make drilling holes much faster and easier.
As ferramentas elétricas tornam a perfuração de buracos muito mais rápida e fácil.
Synonyms
electric toolsmotorized toolsmechanical tools
Antonyms
hand toolsmanual tools

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ferramentas elétricas
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ferramentas elétricas
Standard term used in construction industry
Rio de Janeiro
ferramentas elétricas
Common in both professional and casual contexts
Portugal
ferramentas eléctricas
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'c'; occasionally 'máquinas-ferramentas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

heavy machinery
go at it with power tools
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