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Unit 2 - Equipment
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Unit 2 - Equipment, English for construction Exercises and Flashcards
Wordlist for Unit 2 - Equipment, English for construction
Word | Example |
excavator | The excavator is used to dig trenches for foundations |
bulldozer | The bulldozer cleared the site in just a few hours |
crane | A crane is necessary to lift heavy materials to higher floors |
concrete mixer | The workers poured the cement into the concrete mixer |
scaffolding | The scaffolding provides support for workers on the upper levels |
power drill | He used a power drill to make holes in the concrete wall |
jackhammer | The workers used a jackhammer to break the old pavement |
loader | The loader transported sand from one side of the site to the other |
dump truck | A dump truck delivered a load of gravel this morning |
forklift | The forklift is moving heavy pallets in the warehouse |
compactor | A compactor is used to press soil before laying asphalt |
generator | The site runs on a diesel generator during power outages |
welding machine | The welder connected two steel beams with a welding machine |
measuring tape | He used a measuring tape to check the width of the doorway |
safety harness | Workers must wear a safety harness when working at heights |
hard hat | Everyone on the site must wear a hard hat for safety |
wheelbarrow | He carried the cement bags in a wheelbarrow |
ladder | The worker climbed the ladder to fix the roof |
steel beam | The crane lifted a heavy steel beam to the second floor |
trowel | The mason used a trowel to smooth the plaster |
drill bit | He changed the drill bit to make a bigger hole |
plastering machine | A plastering machine speeds up the wall finishing process |
paving machine | The paving machine laid a fresh layer of asphalt on the road |
concrete pump | The concrete pump delivered the mix to the top floor |
nail gun | He used a nail gun to secure the wooden panels |
paint sprayer | The workers used a paint sprayer to cover the walls quickly |
angle grinder | An angle grinder is used to cut metal and tiles |
sledgehammer | He broke the old wall with a sledgehammer |
pipe cutter | The plumber used a pipe cutter to adjust the pipes |
saw | The carpenter used a saw to cut wooden beams |
level | The builder checked if the wall was straight with a level |
concrete vibrator | The concrete vibrator removes air bubbles from wet concrete |
asphalt roller | The asphalt roller pressed the new road surface smoothly |
chisel | The worker used a chisel to shape the stone |
hoist | The hoist lifted the materials to the upper floors |
cordless drill | A cordless drill makes work easier without cables |
workbench | The carpenter placed the wood on the workbench to cut it |
tile cutter | The worker used a tile cutter to shape the ceramic tiles |
grinder | A grinder helps smooth the rough edges of metal |
chain saw | The worker cut the wooden beams with a chain saw |
measuring wheel | The surveyor used a measuring wheel to measure distances |
concrete screed | The screed was used to smooth the freshly poured concrete |
rebar cutter | The rebar cutter helps cut steel rods quickly |
bolt cutter | He used a bolt cutter to remove the old fence wires |
pressure washer | A pressure washer cleaned the dirty walls before painting |
caulking gun | The worker sealed the windows with a caulking gun |
rivet gun | The rivet gun is used to fix metal sheets together |
cement spreader | The cement spreader ensures an even layer of cement |
air compressor | The air compressor powers several pneumatic tools on site |
