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of Take
imp. of Take.
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.
A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool.
Hence, any instrument of use or service.
A weapon.
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.
To shape, form, or finish with a tool.
To drive, as a coach.
Alt. of Tool-stock
the part that supports a tool-post or a tool.
The part of a tool-rest in which a cutting tool is clamped.
of Tool
of Tool
Work performed with a tool.
Empty.
To empty.
pl. of Toe.
The reddish brown wood of an East Indian tree (Cedrela Toona) closely resembling the Spanish cedar; also. the tree itself.
Same as Toon.