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noun
a power-operated machine, as a lathe, used for general cutting and shaping of metal and other substances.
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Origin of machine tool
First recorded in 1860–65
OTHER WORDS FROM machine tool
ma·chine-tooled, adjectiveWords nearby machine tool
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British Dictionary definitions for machine tool
machine tool
noun
a power-driven machine, such as a lathe, miller, or grinder, that is used for cutting, shaping, and finishing metals or other materials
Derived forms of machine tool
machine-tooled, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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