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    [Noun]  | "tool" | \ ˈtül \


    1: a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task

    2: the cutting or shaping part in a machine or machine tool

    3: a machine for shaping metal : machine tool


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English tōl; akin to Old English tawian to prepare for use ;

    [Noun]  | "tool" 


    1: a design (as on the binding of a book) made by tooling


    Origin: 1881 ;

    [Noun]  | "edge tool" 


    1: a tool with a sharp cutting edge


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Noun]  | "flake tool" 


    1: a Stone-Age tool that is a flake of stone struck off from a larger piece —called also flake


    Origin: circa 1947 ;

    [Noun]  | "machine tool" 


    1: a machine designed for shaping solid work


    Origin: 1852 ;

    [Noun]  | "mul*ti-tool" | \ ˈməl-tē-ˌtül \


    1: a compact, portable device that has blades and extensions for many tools (such as knives, screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, openers, and saw blades) which can be folded into the handle


    Origin: 1985 ;

    [Verb]  | "tool" 


    1: drive, ride

    2: to equip a plant or industry with the means (such as machines, machine tools, and instruments) of production —often used with up

    3: to shape, form, or finish with a tool; especially : to letter or ornament (something, such as leather or gold) by means of hand tools


    Origin: 1812 ;

    [Noun phrase]  | "tools of ignorance" 


    1: a baseball catcher's equipment


    Origin: 1939 ;

     From the notion that a smart athlete would not play such a grueling position;

    [Idiom]  | "tools of the/one's trade" 


    1: a set of tools or skills that are necessary for a particular kind of job or work

    [Phrasal verb]  | "tool up" 


    1: to provide (a factory) with machines and tools for producing something

    [Noun]  | "tools" 


    1: an article intended for use in work;


      * e.g., " ... needed a special tool to open the case of the appliance "



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    2: one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another;


      * e.g., " ... a ruthless leader using his trusting followers as tools in his quest for power "



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    3: one who is easily deceived or cheated;


      * e.g., " ... you're just a pathetic tool of the advertising industry if you believe everything you see in TV commercials "



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    [Noun]  | "tool" 


    1: an article intended for use in work;


      * e.g., " ... needed a special tool to open the case of the appliance "



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    2: one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another;


      * e.g., " ... a ruthless leader using his trusting followers as tools in his quest for power "



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    3: one who is easily deceived or cheated;


      * e.g., " ... you're just a pathetic tool of the advertising industry if you believe everything you see in TV commercials "



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    [Verb]  | "tools" 


    1: to travel by a motorized vehicle;


      * e.g., " ... I spent some time tooling around town today "



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    [Verb]  | "tool" 


    1: to travel by a motorized vehicle;


      * e.g., " ... I spent some time tooling around town today "



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     [ "tools" ]

    1: slang for the hypodermic needles used to inject drugs.

      * e.g.,  ... "I can't get high because i dont have any tools" 

     [ "tools" ]

    1: Short for Pro Tools, an industry grade audio suite used in 110% good studios around the world.

      * e.g.,  ... See the definition of Pro Tools. 

     [ "Tool" ]

    1: Anyone who tries to act cooler than they actually are. Most tools are usually douchebags with negative self-esteem. Synonyms: Asshole, poser, faker, douchebag, Dane Cook.

      * e.g.,  ... Man: Wow, Dane Cook is not funny at all. What an asshole. 

     [ "Tool" ]

    1: An often disliked person who screws people over instead of using common sense to deal with situations. Likes to command people to compensate for his small penis.

      * e.g.,  ... Wtf, Jerry really had to fuck us over this time. What a tool. 

     [ "tool" ]

    1: One who lacks the mental capacity to know he is being used. A fool. A cretin. Characterized by low intelligence and/or self-steem.

      * e.g.,  ... That tool dosen't even know she's just using him. 

     [ "The Tool" ]

    1: Slang for a gun, usualy a semi auto pistol or revolver.

      * e.g.,  ... "Man, I swear to god Im bout to buss the tool on this nigga" 

     [ "tool" ]

    1: That guy who makes us shake our head in disbelief but at the same time makes us feel better about ourselves since we are not him.

      * e.g.,  ... "Jake just spent $80 buying those hot chick shots and then they walked off with those other guys!" "He's such a tool!" 

     [ "tool on" ]

    1: to attack someone verbally; to gossip about someone.

      * e.g.,  ... Please don't tool on my family! • Tom keeps tooling on Jennifer, and she is really mad about it. 

     [ "tool" ]

    1: (n.) - an individual who willingly changes his or her behavior for personal gain or profit. In this context, a tool is similar to a poser, with one important distinction. Because a tool does not consider his actions beyond rudimentary cost/benefit analysis, he or she will often be co-opted by corporations or powerful interest groups to support the lame or corrupt positions held by these organizations. A tool therefore, is quite literally an instrument of the man.

      * e.g.,  ... Mitt Romney is a tool. 

     [ "Tooled" ]

    1: The act of getting used. Unintentionally doing something that someone else gets credit for.

      * e.g.,  ... Igor just stole your idea and won the contest with it! Boy, you got tooled! 

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