machine tool

noun

: a machine designed for shaping solid work

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The support China has provided includes significant quantities of machine tools, drone and turbojet engines and technology for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose, which Russia uses to make propellant for weapons, the officials said in April 2024. Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025 The measures take aim at Russia’s military supply chains, including companies in several countries — notably China — that Britain says are supplying machine tools, electronics and dual-use goods for Russia’s military. Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025 Pie said there had been one instance where a German defense company had tried to buy a specific type of machine tool from a commercial company, which refused to provide it. Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 The Swarovski family, which also owns both a luxury crystal company and one that specializes in precision machine tools, has all the infrastructure in place to make high-quality glass. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for machine tool

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of machine tool was in 1852

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“Machine tool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machine%20tool. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

machine tool

noun
: a machine (as a lathe or drill) that is driven by power and is designed for shaping solid work
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