Tool
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Tool
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1 n.
An instrument such as a hammer, saw, plane, file, and the like, used in the manual arts, to facilitate mechanical operations; any instrument used by a craftsman or laborer at his work; an implement; as, the tools of a joiner, smith, shoe-maker, etc.; also, a cutter, chisel, or other part of an instrument or machine that dresses work.
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2 n.
A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool.
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3 n.
Hence, any instrument of use or service.
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4 n.
A weapon.
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5 n.
A person used as an instrument by another person; -- a word of reproach; as, men of intrigue have their tools, by whose agency they accomplish their purposes.
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6 v. t.
To shape, form, or finish with a tool.
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7 v. t.
To drive, as a coach.
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8 n.
An instrument such as a hammer, saw, plane, file, and the like, used in the manual arts, to facilitate mechanical operations; any instrument used by a craftsman or laborer at his work; an implement; as, the tools of a joiner, smith, shoe-maker, etc.; also, a cutter, chisel, or other part of an instrument or machine that dresses work.
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9 n.
A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool.
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10 n.
Hence, any instrument of use or service.
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11 n.
A weapon.
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12 n.
A person used as an instrument by another person; -- a word of reproach; as, men of intrigue have their tools, by whose agency they accomplish their purposes.
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13 v. t.
To shape, form, or finish with a tool.
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14 v. t.
To drive, as a coach.