Tool: meaning, definitions and examples

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tool

[ tuːl ]

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handheld

A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.

Synonyms

implement, instrument, utensil

Examples of usage

He reached for a tool to help him fix the broken chair.
A hammer is a common tool used for driving nails into wood.

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manipulate

To work on or shape with tools; to manipulate or refine with precision.

Synonyms

craft, form, shape

Examples of usage

The sculptor carefully tooled the clay into a beautiful vase.
She skillfully tooled the leather to create a custom belt.

Translations

Translations of the word "tool" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ferramenta

🇮🇳 उपकरण

🇩🇪 Werkzeug

🇮🇩 alat

🇺🇦 інструмент

🇵🇱 narzędzie

🇯🇵 道具 (どうぐ)

🇫🇷 outil

🇪🇸 herramienta

🇹🇷 araç

🇰🇷 도구 (도구)

🇸🇦 أداة

🇨🇿 nástroj

🇸🇰 nástroj

🇨🇳 工具 (gōngjù)

🇸🇮 orodje

🇮🇸 verkfæri

🇰🇿 құрал

🇬🇪 იარაღი

🇦🇿 alət

🇲🇽 herramienta

Word origin

The word 'tool' originated from Old English 'tōl', meaning 'implement, instrument'. It has been used in various forms across different languages and cultures to refer to objects or devices used for specific purposes. Tools have played a crucial role in human evolution, enabling us to create, build, and innovate. From simple hand tools to complex machinery, the concept of tools has evolved over time, shaping the way we interact with our environment and each other.

See also: toolbar, toolbox, toolkit, tools, toolset, tooltip.