Tools and Machines

a piece of climbing equipment used by rock climbers and mountaineers to attach ropes to anchors

The climber used a quickdraw to secure the rope to the bolt.

a set of tools or components used to adjust and optimize the performance of sports equipment, such as skis or bicycles

He used a tuning kit to fine-tune his mountain bike before the race.

to create a loud, deep sound that resonates, often with a low tone

The fireworks boomed, echoing through the night sky.

a device that lets two shafts rotate at different angles while transmitting power

The universal joint enabled smooth rotation between the engine and the drive shaft in the car.

a specialized sports equipment used for carrying and storing fencing gear, such as masks, swords, and protective clothing

The fencing bag's sturdy material protected his gear from damage during travel.

a big, usually round or rectangular bag used to carry golf equipment

During the tournament, he organized his clubs carefully in the golf bag.

a protective case designed to transport and store a surfboard safely

The surfboard bag was padded to prevent any damage to the board.

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

a padded surface used in gymnastics and cheerleading to cushion landings

The gymnast landed perfectly on the landing mat after executing a flawless dismount.

a portable mat that folds up, used in sports like gymnastics and martial arts for exercises on the floor

The gymnast unfolded her folding panel mat before practicing her routine.

a tilted piece of equipment used in gymnastics and yoga

He used the incline mat for stretching exercises.

a padded mat used primarily in gymnastics and martial arts to cushion falls and landings

The gymnast landed perfectly on the crash mat after her dismount.

a protective cushion used in gymnastics, particularly on balance beams, to prevent injuries

The gymnast fell off the beam but landed safely on the beam pad.

a sports equipment used primarily in baseball and softball to automatically pitch balls to batters for practice

The coach set up the pitching machine to practice fastball drills with the team.

a mechanical device designed to assist in playing or training for baseball, typically used in professional sports training facilities

The baseball robot accurately pitches balls at varying speeds for batting practice.

a machine used to string or restring sports equipment such as tennis rackets, badminton rackets, or squash rackets

The tennis player used a stringing machine to replace the broken strings on his racket.