noun🔗ShareA mechanical device intended to make a task easier."The carpenter used his tools to build the wooden chair faster. "machinedeviceutensilitemworktechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEquipment used in a profession, e.g., tools of the trade."These are the tools of the trade."industryjobtechnicalmachineworkutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething to perform an operation; an instrument; a means."The carpenter used his tools to build a new table. "utensildevicemachineitemthingtechnologyutilityChat 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"technologycomputingtechnicalelectronicsutilitydevicemachineChat 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."politicsgrouppersonorganizationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) An obnoxious or uptight person.""My brother refuses to apologize even when he's wrong; sometimes he can be such a tool." "personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather."The artisan carefully tooled the leather belt with intricate designs. "technicalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo equip with tools."The school tools students with laptops and internet access for their research projects. "utensilmachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo work very hard."During exam season, many students tools at their studies to achieve good grades. "workjobChat 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.""Instead of asking directly, Sarah tooled her roommate into doing the dishes by subtly complaining about how messy the kitchen was and hinting at how tired she was." "attitudecharacterhumanpersonmoralactioncommunicationlanguagesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo intentionally attack the ball so that it deflects off a blocker out of bounds."The volleyball player tooled the ball off the defender's outstretched hand, sending it flying out of bounds for a point. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo drive (a coach or other vehicle)."My grandfather used to tool his vintage car around town on Sundays, enjoying the sunshine and the admiring glances. "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo carry or convey in a coach or other vehicle."The wealthy family tooled their children to school in a chauffeured limousine. "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive."My dad tools to work every morning in his car. "vehicleactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading