Tools And Equipment Vocabulary

verb to remove or extract something by force or effort

• The archaeologist used a delicate tool to pry out the ancient artifact from the excavation site.
• I had to pry out the stuck drawer with a little bit of force.
• I had to pry out the information from him, he was being so secretive.
• It took a lot of effort to pry out the truth from her about what really happened.

adjective Describing a person or thing that can be relied on or trusted; dependable.

• The trusty old pocket watch had been passed down through generations.
• I always bring my trusty umbrella with me on rainy days.
• I can always count on my trusty sidekick to have my back.
• In times of uncertainty, her trusty intuition never failed her.

noun a person who is eccentric or fanatical

• The mechanic used a wingnut to secure the propeller onto the aircraft.
• Can you pass me that wingnut over there? I need it for this project.
• I can't believe that wingnut is still causing trouble.
• She's a real wingnut when it comes to organizing her schedule.

noun a tool or device used for abrading or rubbing down

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• The archaeologist used an abrader to smooth out the rough edges of the stone tools.
• I found an old abrader in my grandfather's workshop.
• Hey, pass me that abrader so I can fix this scratch on my car.
• Her sharp words acted as an emotional abrader, wearing down his self-confidence over time.