cordless tool

3.1

A machine that runs on a battery and does not need a power cord

noun
/ˈkɔrdləs tuːl/

: herramienta inalámbrica

Many homeowners choose cordless tools because they offer the flexibility to work in spaces without power outlets.
cordless tool battery
cordless tools deliver more power
cordless tools are becoming more

Examples

... and oftentimes the batteries for the cordless tools I have used had to be charged on a gasoline or diesel generator.

Blog text (1)
With a cordless tool, you can easily work in your garden without being restricted by wires.
The carpenter preferred using a cordless tool for its ease of movement around the job site.

Antonyms

corded

1 3.6

An object that has a cord attached to connect to power or another device

How Portable

handheld

35 3.7

cordless tool

3.1

stationary

46 2.9

Surface Forms

cordless tool singular

cordless tools plural

Morphology

cordless + tool

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'cordless' (without a cord / battery-powered) + 'tool' (a handheld implement). This simple adjective + noun combination follows transparent compound naming patterns that are common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Cordless tool comes from the simple idea of a tool with no cord. Imagine a drill that runs on a battery so you can move around freely, and it means 'a tool powered by a battery and not needing a cord'.