mechanical tools

Motor-driven implements

Mechanical tools are hand-operated or power-driven devices used to perform physical work—cutting, shaping, fastening, measuring, or manipulating materials.

The category spans from simple implements like hammers and wrenches to complex machinery like lathes and drill presses.

The mechanic's toolbox held all the mechanical tools needed for the repair.

The term distinguishes physical implements from digital or software-based tools.

Related

pliers · vice grip · socket · socket set · ratchet · hex key · power drill · drill · saw · bolt · nut · grip · torque · tighten · loosen · garage · grease · elbow grease

Opposites
power source

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Unpowered grip-operated devices

manual tools · primitive tools · bare hands

technological sophistication

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Simple early-era instruments

digital tools · stone tools · software tools · automated systems · prehistoric tools

physicality of operation

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Interpersonal workplace competencies

Family

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