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How to pronounce tool
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What does tool mean?
nounAny physical device meant to ease or do a task.
“A stapler is a tool for attaching papers to others.”
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
“the tools of the trade”
Anything that aids someone to perform an operation; an instrument; a means.
“Idleness is a tool of the devil.”
verbTo work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
To equip with tools.
To work very hard.
“Do this lab and read this book, now tool, one and all, And be sure and pass that final quiz or be screwed right to the wall.”
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