Tool: meaning, definitions and examples

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tool

 

[ tuหl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferramenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werkzeug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัั‚ั€ัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narzฤ™dzie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“ๅ…ท (ใฉใ†ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท outil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ herramienta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๊ตฌ (๋„๊ตฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฏุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกstroj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกstroj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅๅ…ท (gลngjรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orodje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verkfรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ herramienta

Etymology

The word 'tool' originated from Old English 'tลl', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,308, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.