plate compactor
- noun
- Specialized
:
compactadora de placas
- To ensure a solid foundation, use the plate compactor to compact the gravel thoroughly.
- use a plate compactor
Examples
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A plate compactor is essential for evenly compressing the sand before laying the bricks.
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We rented a plate compactor for the weekend.
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After pouring the sand, we ran a plate compactor across the surface to create a solid base.
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Renting a plate compactor is essential for any patio or driveway installation project.
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The workers used a plate compactor to pack down the gravel before laying the asphalt.
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The plate compactor is essential for our construction project.
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Before starting construction, rent a plate compactor to compact the soil and create a stable base.
Synonyms
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3.8
A machine that presses waste or soil to make it smaller
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9.8
A machine that presses soil or gravel to make it firm
A machine with a flat plate that vibrates and makes soil, sand, or gravel firm
A tool that packs soil or gravel tightly before building
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'plate' (a flat sheet/panel) combined with 'compactor' (a machine that compresses) yields a compactor that uses a flat plate to compact material. This noun-compound pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Plate compactor comes from the machine's look and job: a heavy flat metal plate and a compactor that 'presses' or 'packs' soil and gravel. That's why it means a machine used to make the ground firm for building.