machine-outil

Definitions of machine-outil
  1. noun
    a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials
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    types:
    affûteur, aiguiseur, aiguisoir
    a machine tool that polishes metal
    fraiseuse, meunier
    machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it
    type of:
    appareil, automate
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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