The Wordsmith Dictionary

tool mak er |ˈto͞olˌmākər ˈtulˌmeɪkər | ▶noun a maker of tools, esp. a person who makes and maintains tools for use in a manufacturing process. DERIVATIVES tool mak ing |-ˌmākiNG |noun

tool post

tool post ▶noun the post of a machine tool which holds a cutting tool steady.

tool pusher

tool push er (also toolpusher ) ▶noun a person who directs the drilling on an oil rig.

toolset

tool set |ˈto͞olset ˈtulsɛt | ▶noun Computing a set of software tools.

toolshed

tool shed |ˈto͞olˌSHed ˈtulˌʃɛd |(also tool shed ) ▶noun a one-story structure, typically in a backyard, used for storing tools.

tool steel

tool steel ▶noun [ mass noun ] hard steel of a quality used for making cutting tools.

tooltip

tool tip |ˈto͞oltip ˈtultɪp | ▶noun Computing a message that appears when a cursor is positioned over an icon, image, hyperlink, or other element in a graphical user interface.

Oxford Dictionary

tool

tool |tuːl | ▶noun 1 a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function: gardening tools. • a thing used to help perform a job: computers are an essential tool | the ability to write clearly is a tool of the trade . • a person used or exploited by another: the beautiful Estella is Miss Havisham's tool. • Computing a piece of software that carries out a particular function, typically creating or modifying another program. 2 a distinct design in the tooling of a book. • a small stamp or roller used to make a tooled design. 3 vulgar slang a man's penis. ▶verb 1 [ with obj. ] impress a design on (leather, especially a leather book cover ): volumes bound in green leather and tooled in gold. 2 equip or be equipped with tools for industrial production: [ with obj. ] : the factory must be tooled to produce the models | [ no obj. ] : they were tooling up for production. • (tool up or be tooled up ) Brit. informal be or become armed, especially for criminal activity. 3 [ no obj., with adverbial of direction ] informal, chiefly N. Amer. drive or ride in a casual or leisurely manner: tooling around town in a pink Rolls-Royce. 4 [ with obj. ] dress (stone ) with a chisel. DERIVATIVES tooler noun ORIGIN Old English tōl, from a Germanic base meaning ‘prepare ’; compare with taw 1. The verb dates from the early 19th cent.

toolbar

tool |bar |ˈtuːlbɑː (r )| ▶noun Computing (in a program with a graphical user interface ) a strip of icons used to perform certain functions.

toolbox

tool |box |ˈtuːlbɒks | ▶noun a box or container for keeping tools in. • Computing a set of software tools. • Computing the set of programs or functions accessible from a single menu.

tooling

tooling |ˈtuːlɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 assorted tools, especially ones required for a mechanized process. • the process of making or working something with tools. 2 the ornamentation of a leather book cover with designs impressed by heated tools.

toolkit

tool kit ▶noun a set of tools, especially one kept in a bag or box and used for a particular purpose. • Computing a set of software tools. • a personal set of resources, abilities, or skills: intuition developed from past stock market experience becomes a vital part of an investor's toolkit.

toolmaker

tool |maker |ˈtuːlmeɪkə | ▶noun a maker of tools, especially a person who makes and maintains tools for use in a manufacturing process. DERIVATIVES toolmaking noun

tool post

tool post ▶noun the post of a machine tool which holds a cutting tool steady.

tool pusher

tool pusher ▶noun a person who directs the drilling on an oil rig.

toolset

tool |set ▶noun Computing a set of software tools.

toolshed

tool shed |ˈto͞olˌSHed ˈtulˌʃɛd |(also tool shed ) ▶noun a one-story structure, typically in a backyard, used for storing tools.

tool steel

tool steel ▶noun [ mass noun ] hard steel of a quality used for making cutting tools.

tooltip

tooltip |ˈtuːltɪp | ▶noun Computing a message which appears when a cursor is positioned over an icon, image, hyperlink, or other element in a graphical user interface.

American Oxford Thesaurus

tool

tool noun 1 garden tools: implement, utensil, instrument, device, apparatus, gadget, appliance, machine, contrivance, contraption; informal gizmo. 2 the beautiful Estella is Miss Havisham's tool: puppet, pawn, creature, cat's paw; minion, lackey, instrument, organ; informal stooge. ▶verb tool leather into a saddle: work, fashion, shape, cut; ornament, embellish, decorate, chase. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD tool, apparatus, appliance, implement, instrument, utensil A wrench is a tool, meaning that it is a device held in and manipulated by the hand and used by a mechanic, plumber, carpenter, or other laborer to work, shape, move, or transform material (he couldn't fix the drawer without the right tools ). An implement is a broader term referring to any tool or mechanical device used for a particular purpose (agricultural implements ). A washing machine is an appliance, which refers to a mechanical or power-driven device, especially for household use (the newly-married couple went shopping for appliances ). A utensil is a handheld implement for domestic use (eating utensils ), while an instrument is used for scientific or artistic purposes (musical instrument; surgical instrument ). Apparatus refers to a collection of distinct instruments, tools, or other devices that are used in connection or combination with one another for a certain purpose (the gym was open, but the exercise apparatus had not been set up ).These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

Oxford Thesaurus

tool

tool noun 1 a set of garden tools: implement, instrument, utensil, device, apparatus, gadget, appliance, machine, contrivance, contraption, mechanism, aid; informal gimmick, gizmo; (tools ) hardware, equipment, gear, kit, tackle, paraphernalia. 2 the beautiful Estella is Miss Havisham's tool: dupe, puppet, pawn, minion, lackey, flunkey, instrument, henchman, creature, cat's paw; informal stooge, sucker, poodle. ▶verb 1 the book's spine was of red leather, tooled in gold: ornament, embellish, decorate, work, shape, cut, chase, dress, fashion. 2 informal they tooled around town in their souped up cars: drive, bowl, ride, motor, travel; informal spin.

Duden Dictionary

Tool

Tool Substantiv, Neutrum EDV , das |tuːl |das Tool; Genitiv: des Tools, Plural: die Tools englisch tool = Werkzeug Programm, das bestimmte zusätzliche Aufgaben innerhalb eines anderen Programms übernimmt

Toolbox

Tool box Substantiv, feminin EDV , die |ˈtuːl …|die Toolbox; Genitiv: der Toolbox, Plural: die Toolboxen englisch ; »Werkzeugkasten «Sammlung von ergänzenden Programmeinheiten

Toolkit

Tool kit Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum , der oder das |ˈtuːl …|der Toolkit oder das Toolkit; Genitiv: des Toolkit [s ] englisch Toolbox

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

tool

tool /tuːl / (! -oo-は /uː /) 〖語源は「準備するもの」〗名詞複～s /-z /C 1 (手仕事に使う )道具 , 工具 ; 工作機械 (の刃の部分 )▸ tools for smaller hands 小さな手に向いた道具 ▸ gardening tools 庭仕事の道具 ▸ A bad workman quarrels with his tools .｟ことわざ｠へたな職人は道具のせいにする ; 「弘法筆を選ばず」2 (ある目的仕事に使う )手段 , 道具, 手立て ▸ a tool for preventing disease 病気を防ぐ手段 ▸ The Internet is a useful tool for everyone .インターネットはだれにとっても便利な道具だ ▸ the tools of the [one's ] trade 仕事の必需品, 商売道具 .3 (人の )手先, 道具のように使われる人 ▸ He is merely a tool of the government .彼は単なる政府の手先だ 4 ｟卑｠ペニス, 陰茎 .5 〘製本〙(表紙の )型押し機 [模様 ].6 〘コンピュ〙ツール〘パソコンを便利に利用するためのプログラム群〙.d ò wn t ó ols ｟英｠(ストのために )仕事を止める, 道具をほうり出す .動詞他動詞 1 〈工場など〉に機械を設備する (up ).2 …を (道具で )作る [細工する, 仕上げる ].3 〘製本〙〈表紙〉を型押しする .4 ｟くだけて｠(のんびりと )〈車〉を走らせる .自動詞 1 ｟米くだけて｠ «…を » ドライブする «along , around , down » .2 機械を設備する (up ).3 道具で作業する [細工する ].～́ b ò x 道具箱 (!toolboxとも書く ) .～́ k ì t 道具セット .～́ sh è d 道具置き場 [小屋 ].

tooled

tooled 形容詞〖名詞の前で〗細工が施された〈革など〉.