noun Download 🔗Share A mechanical device intended to make a task easier. Examples : "The carpenter used a hammer as a tool to build the bookshelf. " device machine utensil item thing utility essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Something to perform an operation; an instrument; a means. Examples : "A hammer is a tool for driving nails into wood. " utensil device machine utility item thing technology technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations. Examples : "The software engineer had been developing lots of EDA tools. a tool for recovering deleted files from a disk" computing technical technology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group. Examples : "He was a tool, no more than a pawn to her." politics group society person organization action state essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) An obnoxious or uptight person. Examples : "That new teacher is a real tool; she's always criticizing everything. " person character attitude essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather. Examples : "The carpenter carefully tool the wood to create a precise fit for the drawer. " work technology industry machine essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To equip with tools. Examples : "The teacher will tool the students with the necessary software for their project. " utility technology machine item essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To work very hard. Examples : "She toolled away at her homework, determined to finish it before dinner. " work achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To put down another person (possibly in a subtle, hidden way), and in that way to use him or her to meet a goal. Examples : "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. " attitude character human person action moral essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To intentionally attack the ball so that it deflects off a blocker out of bounds. Examples : "To win the game, the player skillfully tooled the ball, aiming for the opponent's blocker to send it out of bounds. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To drive (a coach or other vehicle). Examples : "The father will tool the family car to the grocery store. " vehicle essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive. Examples : "My brother will tool to work in his new car today. " vehicle action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading