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tool design

in human engineering, an approach to the design of instruments and tools that addresses human factors concerns, such as the avoidance of muscle fatigue or injury. See also equipment design; workspace design.

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alcoholic

alcoholic

n. a person who is dependent on alcohol, that is, who regularly drinks to the point of intoxication despite negative consequences. See also alcohol dependence.