tool

noun
UK: /tuːl/
US: /tuːl/

  1. A handheld device that helps you do a particular job.

    1. I need a tool to fix this bike. [ ] [ ]
    2. The carpenter used a variety of tools to build the wooden structure. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that helps you achieve a particular purpose.

    1. Education is a vital tool for success. [ ] [ ]
    2. Data analysis is a powerful tool for making informed business decisions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

implement resource gadget instrument agent device utensil
tool transitive-verb

  1. To equip or provide with tools for a specific task.

    1. He tooled up his workshop. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory was tooled to produce the new product line efficiently. [ ] [ ]

  2. To work or shape something with a tool.

    1. She tooled the leather carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artisan skillfully tooled the metal to create intricate designs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tool" in English means: A handheld device that helps you do a particular job., Something that helps you achieve a particular purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "tool" is /tuːl/ in British English and /tuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tool": implement, resource, gadget, instrument, agent, device, utensil.

Example usage of "tool": "I need a tool to fix this bike.". More examples on the page.