air pump
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a piece of equipment used for putting air into something such as a tyre or a ball
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a machine that shoots burning liquid, used either as a weapon or for destroying trees and other plants
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a piece of equipment with a large round stone that turns like a wheel. It is used for making tools sharp.
a large machine for digging and moving earth
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a machine that holds a piece of wood or metal and makes it move round so that you can cut and shape it evenly
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a type of projector used in the past for making pictures appear on a wall or screen
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a piece of equipment used especially at airports for checking whether someone is carrying something such as a weapon
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a piece of equipment that repeats a regular beat, used by musicians to help them to play music at the right speed
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a piece of equipment that uses a light to make the words or pictures on a transparent plastic sheet appear large on a screen
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a large piece of equipment used for breaking a road into small pieces. It is held in both hands and makes a lot of noise.
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a system of electrical equipment used for speaking or playing music in a large building or area. The more usual word is PA system.
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a small piece of equipment that uses radar to find the speed of an object that is moving
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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