attrezzo

Definitions of attrezzo
  1. noun
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
    synonyms: arnese, strumento, utensile
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    sbarra
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
    pennello, spazzola
    an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
    correggiato
    an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
    amo, arpione, gancio, uncino
    a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
    ago
    a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
    remo
    an implement used to propel or steer a boat
    asticciola, asticella, bacchetta, bastoncino, canna, cannello, legnetto, stanghetta, stecca, stecco, stelo
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
    affilatrice
    any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
    arpione, fiocina, rampone
    an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
    attrezzo ginnico
    an implement used in a sport
    bastone, stecca
    an implement consisting of a length of wood
    acchiappamosche
    an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
    arnese, strumento, utensile
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
    diapason
    a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
    arnese, arnese da cucina, attrezzo da cucina, strumento, utensile, utensile da cucina
    an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
    testimone
    a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
    cimosa, vivagno
    an eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard
    catenaccio, chiavistello
    the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
    archetto
    a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
    battipanni, calcatoio
    implement for beating dust out of carpets
    gesso
    a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces
    clava, randello
    stout stick that is larger at one end
    biella
    a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)
    rame
    utensils made with copper
    uncinetto
    a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting
    stecca
    sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards
    scalpello
    a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
    canna da pesca
    a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
    forcella, forcina
    an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs
    imbuto
    a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
    tagliazolle
    used for working in gardens or yards
    rampino
    a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
    mola
    a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
    manubrio
    the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
    zappa
    a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
    binda, martinetto
    tool for exerting pressure or lifting
    ferri, ferro da maglia
    needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs
    leva
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
    lapis, matita
    a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
    curapipe
    cleaning implement consisting of a flexible tufted wire that is used to clean a pipe stem
    aratro
    a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
    attizzatoio, salamandra
    fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
    asta, asticella, palo, stanga
    a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
    perforatrice, punteruolo, punzonatrice, stampino
    a tool for making holes or indentations
    racchetta
    a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
    rastrello
    a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil
    ariete
    a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
    albero, albero di trasmissione
    a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
    gomma
    an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
    brusca, bruschino
    a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning
    pala, paletta
    a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace
    stadia
    a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
    coramella
    a leather strap used to sharpen razors
    stilo
    a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
    mazzeranga
    a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
    binario, carreggiata, rotaia
    a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
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    strumentazione, strumento
    an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
  2. noun
    a device that requires skill for proper use
    synonyms: arnese, strumento, utensile
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    analizzatore
    an instrument that performs analyses
    cauterio
    an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
    estrattore, pinzetta
    an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
    strumento di misura
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
    arma, ferro, ordigno
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
    frusta, scudiscio
    an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
    acceleratore
    a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
    altimetro
    an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
    audiometro
    an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing
    cardiografia, cardiografo, elettrocardiografo
    a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles
    barometro
    an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
    binocolo
    an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
    archetto, arco
    a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
    broncoscopio
    a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes
    buretta
    measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration
    calorimetro
    a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat
    cardiografia, cardiografo, elettrocardiografo
    medical instrument that records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart
    catapulta
    an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
    colorimetro
    a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
    bussola
    navigational instrument for finding directions
    compasso
    drafting instrument used for drawing circles
    declinometro
    an instrument for measuring magnetic declination
    densimetro
    a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity
    dializzatore
    a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
    dinamometro
    measuring instrument designed to measure power
    sedia elettrica
    an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
    elettroencefalografo
    medical instrument that records electric currents generated by the brain
    elettroscopio
    measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
    eudiometro
    measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases
    lanciafiamme
    a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards
    forcipe
    an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
    calibro, indicatore, misuratore
    a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
    ghigliottina
    instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people
    pezzo di artiglieria, schioppo
    a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
    igrometro
    measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
    planimetro
    a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure
    coltello
    a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
    laringoscopio
    a medical instrument for examining the larynx
    log, solcometro
    measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water
    canna, misurino
    measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
    contatore
    any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
    microtomo
    scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
    missile, razzo
    a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
    ottante
    a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
    oftalmoscopio
    medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye
    periscopio
    an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
    fotometro
    measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source
    picca, spuntone
    medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
    gogna
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
    pipetta
    measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube
    missile, proietto, razzo
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
    proiettore
    an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen
    goniometro
    drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
    quadrante
    a measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies
    radar, radiolocalizzatore
    measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
    frustino
    a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates
    pesa, squama
    a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
    flagello, staffile
    a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
    settore
    measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
    sismografo
    a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
    sestante
    a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
    fionda, imbracatura
    a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
    ecogoniometro
    a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return
    asta, lancia
    a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
    lente, lenti, occhiali
    optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
    spettroscopio
    an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis
    stetoscopio
    a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body
    stroboscopio
    scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
    acciaro, spada
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
    schizzetto, siringa
    a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
    termometro
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
    marcatempo
    a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
    viscosimetro
    a measuring instrument for measuring viscosity
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    strumento
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  3. noun
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
    synonyms: arnese, strumento, utensile
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    scalpello
    a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
    forcella, forcina
    an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs
    tagliazolle
    used for working in gardens or yards
    rampino
    a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
    zappa
    a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
    binda, martinetto
    tool for exerting pressure or lifting
    aratro
    a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
    perforatrice, punteruolo, punzonatrice, stampino
    a tool for making holes or indentations
    rastrello
    a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil
    ariete
    a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
    stilo
    a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
    mazzeranga
    a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
    succhiello
    hand tool for boring holes
    lama
    the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
    punteruolo
    a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops
    punteruolo
    a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric
    levigatrice, pulitrice
    a power tool used to buff surfaces
    starter
    a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
    tagliatrice, taglierina
    a cutting implement; a tool for cutting
    foraterra
    a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs
    matrice, stampo
    a device used for shaping metal
    smerigliatrice
    a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
    lima
    a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
    martello
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
    martello, picconatrice
    a power tool for drilling rocks
    tosaerba, tosatrice
    garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
    raffilatoio
    a cutting implement for cutting sheets of paper to the desired size
    pestello
    a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
    grimaldello
    a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material
    forca, tridente
    a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
    pialla, pialletto
    a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood
    pialla, piallatrice, pialletto
    a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood
    pinza
    a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
    sega, segatrice
    a power tool for cutting wood
    raschietto
    any of various hand tools for scraping
    cacciavite
    a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
    pala
    a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
    saldatore
    a hand tool with a heatable tip; used to melt and apply solder
    spatola
    a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances
    quadrello, righello
    a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
    paglietta, ramina
    abrader consisting of a pad of steel wool used for polishing or smoothing
    cazzuola, cucchiaia, trapiantatoio
    a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
    chiave
    a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
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    arnese, strumento, utensile
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  4. noun
    an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
    synonyms: arnese, arnese da cucina, attrezzo da cucina, strumento, utensile, utensile da cucina
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    rame
    utensils made with copper
    imbuto
    a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
    grattugia
    utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)
    passatutto
    a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes)
    tritacarne, tritatutto
    a kitchen utensil that cuts or chops food (especially meat) into small pieces
    agitatore, mescolatrice, miscelatore
    a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods
    porcellana
    ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
    ceramica
    ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
    matterello, spianatoio
    utensil consisting of a cylinder (usually of wood) with a handle at each end; used to roll out dough
    spremiagrumi, spremifrutta
    a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit
    type of:
    arnese, strumento, utensile
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  5. noun
    an implement used in a sport
    synonyms: attrezzo ginnico
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    testimone
    a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
    stecca
    sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards
    racchetta
    a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
    type of:
    arnese, strumento, utensile
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  6. noun
    sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
    synonyms: attrezzo ginnico
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    cavallo
    a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
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