Tool (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
An implement used in the practice of a vocation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter reached for his trusty hammer, a reliable tool in his trade.
- Surgeons require a variety of precision tools during complex operations.
- In the artist's studio, paintbrushes and palette knives were just a few of the essential tools at her disposal.
- The mechanic expertly wielded a socket wrench, a versatile tool that had helped him fix countless cars.
- Electricians often carry a range of specialized tools, including pliers, wire cutters, and a multimeter.
Hyponyms
- Swage
- Lawn Tool
- Grappling Hook
- Style
- Plough
- Grappling Iron
- Puncher
- Tamping Bar
- Grapple
- Pounder
- Grappler
- Muller
- Tamper
- Abradant
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Meaning 3
Obscene terms for penis.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 4
The means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.