noun🔗ShareA mechanical device intended to make a task easier."The carpenter used a hammer as a tool to build the bookshelf. "devicemachineutensilitemthingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEquipment used in a profession, e.g., tools of the trade."These are the tools of the trade."utensiltechnicalitemmachineworkindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething to perform an operation; an instrument; a means."A hammer is a tool for driving nails into wood. "utensildevicemachineutilityitemthingtechnologytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations."The software engineer had been developing lots of EDA tools. a tool for recovering deleted files from a disk"computingtechnicaltechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group."He was a tool, no more than a pawn to her."politicsgroupsocietypersonorganizationactionstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePenis."The doctor examined the patient's tool to check for any problems. "bodyorgansexessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) An obnoxious or uptight person."That new teacher is a real tool; she's always criticizing everything. "personcharacterattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather."The carpenter carefully tool the wood to create a precise fit for the drawer. "worktechnologyindustrymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo equip with tools."The teacher will tool the students with the necessary software for their project. "utilitytechnologymachineitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo work very hard."She toolled away at her homework, determined to finish it before dinner. "workachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put down another person (possibly in a subtle, hidden way), and in that way to use him or her to meet a goal."The teacher subtly tooled her student, praising him in front of the class to make the other students respect him and to get him to volunteer for extra projects. "attitudecharacterhumanpersonactionmoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo intentionally attack the ball so that it deflects off a blocker out of bounds."To win the game, the player skillfully tooled the ball, aiming for the opponent's blocker to send it out of bounds. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo drive (a coach or other vehicle)."The father will tool the family car to the grocery store. "vehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo carry or convey in a coach or other vehicle."The school bus will tool the children to their destination. "vehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive."My brother will tool to work in his new car today. "vehicleactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
