industrial equipment

noun
UK /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
US /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

Big machines and tools that people use in factories to make things.

The factory bought new industrial equipment to build cars faster.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Large machines used for building and construction work.

The crew brought industrial equipment to dig the foundation.

3. Special tools used in farming or mining.

Mining companies need strong industrial equipment to move rocks.

4. Machines used to produce power or process materials.

The plant uses industrial equipment to turn coal into electricity.