English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Tool
(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.
Tool
(n.)
A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called
machine tool.
Tool
(n.)
Hence, any instrument of use or service.
Tool
(n.)
A weapon.
Tool
(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.
Tool
(v. t.)
To shape, form, or finish with a tool.
Tool
(v. t.)
To drive, as a coach.