drop press
- noun
- Specialized
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prensa de caída
- Modern factories often use a hydraulic drop press to manufacture engine parts.
Examples
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A skilled operator is required to ensure the drop press works safely and efficiently.
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The heavy drop press thundered as it forged the metal into its new shape.
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The factory uses a drop press for heavy metal shaping.
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Have you seen the new drop press installed?
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In metalworking, a drop press is essential for shaping large pieces by applying immense force.
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The technician demonstrated how a drop press can quickly form steel into precise shapes.
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To create the parts needed for the machine, they relied on the efficiency of the drop press.
Synonyms
A large machine that shapes metal by dropping a heavy weight onto it
A heavy machine that shapes hot metal by dropping a large hammer
A machine that uses force to shape, cut, or squeeze materials
How Effective
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a press that shapes metal by dropping a heavy weight' is directly derivable from combining 'drop' (to let fall) with 'press' (a machine that exerts pressure). The noun–noun compound pattern 'X press' is a productive, transparent naming pattern for machines in English and many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would likely infer the meaning.
Etymology
Drop press comes from a clear picture: a heavy weight is dropped like a giant hammer onto hot metal while a press holds and shapes it. So drop shows the falling weight and press the squeezing action, and the name means 'a machine that shapes metal by dropping a heavy weight'.