But at high tide, they close, to prevent salinated river water from entering the system and damaging equipment.

Each new car is designed to withstand a fire raging on the floor for 30 minutes without damaging equipment underneath.

Well take shortcuts in turn, so as not to risk killing somebody and damaging equipment when we hole through.

Spark gaps are frequently used to prevent voltage surges from damaging equipment.

Katie almost got thrown out of the Academy as a punishment for damaging equipment during a waterfight she instigated.

The assault would have to be surgical, to avoid damaging equipment.

Some demonstrators break into the theatre, smashing windows and damaging equipment.

The conflict is showing up in court, as some companies accuse each other of intentionally damaging equipment.

Hailstorms can be especially devastating to farm fields, ruining crops and damaging equipment.

A massive wave threw the 57-foot yacht on its side, severely damaging equipment and injuring a helmswoman.