Engineering Tools And Equipment

noun a device consisting of two pieces of wood or other material that are clicked together, typically by a handle, to make a clacking sound

• The child enjoyed playing with the clacker, a simple percussion instrument.
• I found a clacker at the toy store and decided to buy it for my nephew.
• Hey, check out this cool clacker I found at the flea market!
• The clacker of the typewriter filled the room as the writer worked on his novel.

noun a small bed for an infant, often on rockers

verb to hold gently and protectively

• The baby was gently rocked in the cradle as she fell asleep.
• I found an old cradle at the flea market for my baby niece.
• Let's hit the hay in the cradle tonight, it's so comfy.
• The small town is often referred to as the cradle of civilization in this region.

noun physical components of a computer system

adjective related to physical components of a computer system

• The company is investing in new hardware to improve efficiency.
• I need to upgrade my hardware to run the latest software.
• My hardware is so outdated, it's like using a dinosaur.
• His brain is like a well-oiled machine, processing information like high-quality hardware.

noun the instruments used for measuring and recording data

• The instrumentation used in the laboratory allowed for precise measurements to be taken.
• The instrumentation they had for the concert was top-notch.
• I can't believe how cool the instrumentation was in that new song.
• The instrumentation of the team's defense was like a well-oiled machine, stopping every attack.

noun the gripping parts of a wrench or vise that close on the object

• The dentist examined the patient's jaws for any signs of TMJ disorder.
• I heard that movie has a famous scene with a shark's jaws popping out of the water.
• That roller coaster ride was so intense, it felt like it was going to rip my jaws off!
• The jaws of defeat were looming over the team as they entered the final minutes of the game.

noun a small anchor used for warping or kedging a ship

• The sailors used a kedge anchor to help maneuver the ship into the harbor.
• We can use a kedge to anchor the boat while we swim in the lake.
• I'll just kedge the boat over there and we can start fishing.
• She needed to kedge herself out of the rut she was stuck in.

noun a machine tool that rotates a workpiece about an axis of rotation to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, drilling, knurling, or deformation with tools that are applied to the workpiece to create an object with symmetry about that axis

• The lathe is a machine tool that rotates a workpiece about an axis of rotation to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling, or deformation.
• My uncle is a skilled woodworker and he loves using his lathe to make intricate designs on wooden pieces.
• I'm thinking of getting my hands on a lathe so I can start crafting some cool stuff in my garage.
• In the hands of a skilled craftsman, the lathe becomes a tool of artistic expression, turning raw materials into beautiful creations.

noun a rigid bar that is used to lift or move something

verb to use a lever to lift or move something

• The engineer used a lever to lift the heavy machinery.
• Hey, can you pass me that lever over there?
• I pulled the lever and the whole thing came crashing down.
• She knew how to pull the right lever to get what she wanted.

noun a substance used to reduce friction

verb to apply a substance such as oil or grease to reduce friction

• It is important to lubricate the gears regularly to ensure smooth operation.
• Don't forget to lubricate the bike chain before your ride.
• I'll grab some WD-40 to lube up the squeaky door hinges.
• Communication is key to lubricate the relationship between team members.

noun a material or object that produces a magnetic field

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• The magnet attracts iron particles due to its magnetic field.
• I found a magnet in the drawer, do you need it?
• That new phone case is like a magnet for fingerprints.
• Her charisma acted like a magnet, drawing people towards her.

noun a weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely back and forth

• The pendulum swung back and forth with precise rhythm in the grandfather clock.
• I love watching the pendulum swing on that old clock.
• That pendulum thingy on the clock keeps moving back and forth.
• The decision seemed to be in a constant state of pendulum, never settling on one option.

noun a quantity of something wound on a reel

verb to wind something onto a reel

• The fisherman carefully wound the fishing line back onto the reel.
• I watched a funny video that made me reel with laughter.
• That movie had me reeling with excitement the whole time.
• The sudden news made her reel with shock and disbelief.

noun a round or cylindrical object or part, especially a small wheel or roller

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• The hikers followed the winding path up the rundle, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
• Let's take a hike up that rundle over there, it looks like a great workout!
• That rundle is no joke, it's a tough climb but totally worth it for the view.
• Climbing that rundle felt like overcoming a huge obstacle in my life.

noun a process of making or shaping tools or metal objects

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• The tooling used in the manufacturing process is essential for achieving precise results.
• Make sure you have the right tooling before you start working on the project.
• I borrowed some tooling from my neighbor to fix my bike.
• His knowledge of computer programming is his tooling for success in the tech industry.

noun a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground

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• The wheel is a fundamental component of most vehicles.
• I need to get my bike's wheel fixed before I can ride it again.
• Let's hit the road and put some wheels on the pavement.
• She's always the one to keep the wheels turning in our group project.

noun a lever or handle that is used to apply the brakes in a vehicle

• The driver engaged the handbrake before getting out of the car.
• Don't forget to pull the handbrake when you park.
• I yanked the handbrake and did a sick drift around the corner.
• She finally released the handbrake on her emotions and let everything out.

noun a type of container used for storing and transporting liquid gases, typically made of insulated metal

adjective relating to or characteristic of a Dewar flask or container

• The scientist stored the samples in a dewar to keep them at a constant low temperature.
• I need to grab the dewar from the lab before we head to the field trip.
• Hey, can you pass me that dewar over there?
• Her heart felt like a dewar, cold and untouched by warmth.

noun a mechanical linkage that copies the motion of one part and transmits it to another

• The pantograph is a device used for copying or enlarging drawings.
• I used a pantograph to trace the design onto the canvas.
• Check out this cool pantograph I found at the art store!
• The artist's mind worked like a pantograph, accurately reproducing every detail of the scene.