The power tool
Example: Power tool uses electricity to perform construction tasks efficiently
Definition
"The power tool" refers to a handheld or stationary device powered by electricity, batteries, or compressed air, designed to perform construction tasks such as drilling, cutting, or fastening more efficiently and with less manual effort than traditional hand tools.
Etymology
The phrase "the power tool" combines "power," derived from the Latin 'potere' meaning 'to be able,' and "tool," from Old English 'tol,' meaning an instrument or device. The term emerged in the early 20th century with the advent of electrically powered devices used in construction, revolutionizing manual labor.
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"The power tool" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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