noun Download 🔗Share A mechanical device intended to make a task easier. Examples : "The carpenter used his tools to build the wooden chair faster. " machine device utensil item work technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Equipment used in a profession, e.g., tools of the trade. Examples : "These are the tools of the trade." industry job technical machine work utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something to perform an operation; an instrument; a means. Examples : "The carpenter used his tools to build a new table. " utensil device machine item thing technology utility 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" technology computing technical electronics utility device machine 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 person organization state Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) An obnoxious or uptight person. Examples : ""My brother refuses to apologize even when he's wrong; sometimes he can be such a tool." " person character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather. Examples : "The artisan carefully tooled the leather belt with intricate designs. " technical work industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To equip with tools. Examples : "The school tools students with laptops and internet access for their research projects. " utensil machine technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To work very hard. Examples : "During exam season, many students tools at their studies to achieve good grades. " work job 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 : ""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." " attitude character human person moral action communication language society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To intentionally attack the ball so that it deflects off a blocker out of bounds. Examples : "The volleyball player tooled the ball off the defender's outstretched hand, sending it flying out of bounds for a point. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To drive (a coach or other vehicle). Examples : "My grandfather used to tool his vintage car around town on Sundays, enjoying the sunshine and the admiring glances. " vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To carry or convey in a coach or other vehicle. Examples : "The wealthy family tooled their children to school in a chauffeured limousine. " vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive. Examples : "My dad tools to work every morning in his car. " vehicle action entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading