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tool

UK
/tuːl/
US
/tul/

Translations

toolnoun
tools
pl
UK
/tuːl/
US
/tul/
The carpenter used a hammer as a tool to drive nails into the wood.
Le menuisier a utilisé un marteau comme outil pour enfoncer des clous dans le bois.
Additional translations
biteFamilier et vulgaire.
pantinSens figuré : personne manipulée par autrui.
crétinFamilier, insultant.
instrumentSens figuré : moyen d’action ou personne manipulée par quelqu’un d’autre.
Synonyms
mechanism
appliance
contraption
instrument
implement
device
utensil
gadget
toolverb
tooled
Past Simple
tooled
Past Participle
tooling
Gerund
UK
/tuːl/
US
/tuːl/
The workshop was tooled with the latest machinery to improve production efficiency.
L'atelier a été outillé avec les machines les plus récentes pour améliorer l'efficacité de la production.
Additional translations
gaufrerSurtout pour le travail du cuir ou d'autres matériaux, au moyen d'un outil à main.
Synonyms
motor
drive
work
form
shape
fashion
mill
machine
arm
rig
furnish
outfit
cruise
putter
equip
Antonyms
unequip
disarm
detool
unmake
destroy
demolish
stop
stall
halt
tooladjective
UK
/tuːl/
US
/tuːl/
Used attributively before nouns to indicate relation to tools (e.g., tool box, tool kit).
à outils
The tool kit was stored in a locked cabinet.
La trousse à outils était rangée dans une armoire verrouillée.
Synonyms
controlled
manipulated
used
exploited
usable
serviceable
operational
functional
implemental
utilitarian
instrumental

Definitions

toolnoun
A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.
The carpenter used a hammer as a tool to drive nails into the wood.
A thing used in an occupation or pursuit, such as a means of accomplishing a task.
The software is a powerful tool for graphic designers.
A person used or manipulated by another.
He felt like a tool in their political games.
Slang: the penis.
He doubled over after being kicked in the tool.
Slang: an insulting term for a foolish, inept, or contemptible person.
Don't be such a tool.
toolverb
To equip or furnish with tools.
The workshop was tooled with the latest machinery to improve production efficiency.
To drive or ride in a leisurely or casual manner.
They tooled around the countryside in their vintage car, enjoying the scenic views.
To decorate, shape, or cut (a material) by using a hand tool.
The craftsman tooled the leather belt with intricate designs.
tooladjective
Relating to tools or intended for use with tools.
The tool kit was stored in a locked cabinet.
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