Tools: meaning, definitions and examples

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tools

 

[ tuหlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

for construction work

Tools are objects or devices used to perform a specific task. They can be hand-held or power-operated, and are essential for various activities such as carpentry, plumbing, or gardening.

Synonyms

implements, instruments, utensils

Examples of usage

  • He used a hammer and nails as tools for building the new shed.
  • The mechanic's toolbox was filled with a variety of tools for repairing cars.
Context #2 | Verb

to manipulate or handle

To tool means to manipulate or handle something skillfully or with precision. It can also refer to the act of using tools to create or modify something.

Synonyms

craft, handle, manipulate

Examples of usage

  • She tooled the leather to create a beautiful handbag.
  • The artist skillfully tooled the metal to craft intricate designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "tools" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferramentas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werkzeuge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัั‚ั€ัƒะผะตะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narzฤ™dzia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“ๅ…ท (ใฉใ†ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท outils

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ herramientas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๊ตฌ (๋„๊ตฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฏูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกstroje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกstroje

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅๅ…ท (gลngjรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orodja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verkfรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alษ™tlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ herramientas

Etymology

The word 'tools' originated from Old English 'tลl', which referred to instruments or weapons. Over time, its meaning expanded to include devices used for specific tasks. Tools have been essential throughout human history, playing a crucial role in the development of civilizations and technological advancements.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,914, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.