tool

[US]/tuːl/
[UK]/tuːl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function
vi. to use tools or equipment to carry out a task
vt. to process or work on something using tools

Phrases & Collocations

power tool

hand tool

tool kit

tool belt

machine tool

cutting tool

tool path

development tool

tool wear

tool life

drilling tool

tool design

tool steel

special tool

measuring tool

software tool

diamond tool

electric tool

turning tool

diagnostic tool

machine tool plant

tool box

Example Sentences

What is this tool for?

The tools are in a square box.

a gardening implement.See Synonyms at tool

She was the unwitting tool of the swindlers.

This tool is unsuited for such use.

garden tools; garden vegetables.

a power tool for drilling wood.

necessary tools and materials;

the ability to write clearly is a tool of the trade .

manage a complex machine tool.

Words are the tools of our trade.

tooled up and down the roads.

a box full of tools for repair jobs.

This tool will answer our needs.

This tool machine is capable of being improved.

Real-world Examples

And the lockup is taking its tool.

Source: CNN Selected March 2016 Collection

The social media company started rolling out a tool for this Monday.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2018 Compilation

They received the prize for developing this ingenious tool for organic synthesis.

Source: 2021 Nobel Laureates Interview Transcripts

Education is a huge tool for this.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

We are going to have new tools.

Source: Gates Annual Letter - 2020

This is an instant brush cleaner tool.

Source: The power of makeup

She was using a tool to create value.

Source: How to learn any language in six months? (Audio version)

I believe Donald has the right tools.

Source: VOA Standard September 2015 Collection

I want to use the other tool.

Source: Riddles (Audio Version)

Insurance is a tool of climate adaptation.

Source: The Economist - Finance

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