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 tool tool /ˈtuːl/

noun

  1. () An implement used in the practice of a vocation  ( tool )
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
     The construction worker is using a variety of tools such as a hammer and a chisel to complete the construction work
    The construction worker is using a variety of tools such as a hammer and a chisel to complete the construction work
  2. () The means whereby some act is accomplished  ( instrument , tool )
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
     My greed was the instrument of my destruction
    my greed was the instrument of my destruction
     Science has given us new tools to fight disease
    science has given us new tools to fight disease
  3. Obscene terms for penis  ( cock , dick , pecker , prick , putz , shaft , tool )
    obscene terms for penis
  4. A person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else  ( puppet , tool , creature )
    a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

verb

  1. () (driving) ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it  ( joyride , tool , tool around )
    (driving) ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
     We tooled down the street
    We tooled down the street
  2. () Drive  ( tool )
    drive
     The convertible tooled down the street
    The convertible tooled down the street
  3. Work with a tool  ( tool )
    work with a tool
  4. Furnish with tools  ( tool )
    furnish with tools