Machine tool

/məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tool, typically a power-driven machine and typically stationary, used especially for machining (removing hard material via cutting, grinding, or other subtractive processes) and (more broadly) for any mix of subtractive, forming/stamping, or additive work.
  2. 2
    a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials wordnet