unwieldy equipment
[/ʌnˈwiːldi ɪˈkwɪpmənt/]
noun phrasepl: unwieldy equipment (uncountable) or unwieldy equipments (countable)
equipamento desajeitado; equipamento difícil de manusear
1. Machinery, tools, or apparatus that is heavy, bulky, awkward to handle, or difficult to move and operate due to its size or weight
The construction site was cluttered with unwieldy equipment that made navigation difficult.
O canteiro de obras estava cheio de equipamentos desajeitados que dificultavam a navegação.
2. Devices or apparatus that are cumbersome and lack maneuverability or ease of use
Early computers were unwieldy equipment that required entire rooms to house.
Os primeiros computadores eram equipamentos desajeitados que exigiam salas inteiras para abrigá-los.
This phrase is commonly used in industrial, construction, and manufacturing contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In the USA, it reflects the industrial heritage and emphasis on efficiency, while in Brazil, the term is frequently used when discussing logistics challenges and workspace optimization in factories and construction sites.
NYC Slang
clunky gear; beast of a machine; pain in the ass equipment
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