cutting tool

Instrument for slicing

A cutting tool is any implement designed to remove material by shearing, slicing, or abrading.

The term covers handheld tools like knives, chisels, and scissors, as well as machine tools like drill bits, saw blades, and lathe cutters.

In manufacturing and machining contexts, cutting tools are typically made of hardened steel, carbide, or ceramic to maintain a sharp edge under stress.

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band saw · lathe · chisels · circular saws · miter saw · jigsaws · cleaver · sickles · machete · axes · angle grinders · carving knives · chainsaws · razors · grinding wheels · pruning shears · drills · blade

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cutting toolfastener

Secures things together

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effect on material

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Machine that extrudes material into shapes

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destructive vs. constructive action

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Device for fixing things

bonding agent · suture · splint · bandage

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G