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Drill
“She used a drill to make a hole.”
Power Tools and Equipment
The garage shelf — power tools, safety gear, and the equipment that makes a job easier.
Power Tools and Equipment in English: drills, grinders, wheelbarrows, and more — 22 words used in the workshop and garage. Every word includes American and British pronunciation with audio, a photo, and an example sentence.
2
Ladder
“He climbed the ladder to reach the roof.”
Good to know: 'Ladder' comes from an Old English word related to 'lean', because a ladder is leaned against a wall.
3
Toolbox
“My father keeps his tools in a toolbox.”
4
Safety Goggles
“Wear safety goggles when using the drill.”
5
Work Gloves
“He always wears work gloves on the job.”
6
Hard Hat
“Everyone on the construction site must wear a hard hat.”
7
Flashlight
“I used a flashlight because the room was dark.”
Good to know: Called a 'torch' in British English.
8
Wheelbarrow
“He carried the soil in a wheelbarrow.”
9
Shovel
“We used a shovel to dig a hole.”
10
Rake
“She used a rake to collect the leaves.”
11
Hoe
“The farmer used a hoe in the garden.”
12
Pickaxe
“He used a pickaxe to break the hard ground.”
13
Paint Roller
“I used a paint roller to paint the wall.”
14
Multimeter
“The electrician checked the wires with a multimeter.”
15
Soldering Iron
“He used a soldering iron to repair the circuit.”
16
Nail Gun
“The worker used a nail gun to build the frame.”
17
Staple Gun
“She used a staple gun to attach the fabric.”
18
Angle Grinder
“He used an angle grinder to cut the metal.”
19
Circular Saw
“The carpenter used a circular saw to cut the wood.”
20
Broom
“I used a broom to sweep the floor.”
21
Mop
“She used a mop to clean the kitchen floor.”
22
Dustpan
“I swept the dirt into the dustpan.”
That's the complete list of Power Tools and Equipment in English, from the drill to the dustpan.