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tool

[tool] / tul /




Usage

What are other ways to say tool? A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils. 

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"I grew up with Lego. My children grew up with Lego," said Momoa, who sees the colorful pieces and their infinite possibilities as a tool for developing creativity and imagination.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The RTX Spark is "a new superchip... for the era of personal AI agents - offering a new class of computer that moves from tool to teammate," Nvidia said on its website.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The CME FedWatch tool gives 99% odds that the Fed will keep rates steady at its June meeting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Medical organizations describe the MoCA as a screening tool used in clinical and neurological settings to determine whether a patient may require further evaluation.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Then she took the lighter from her tool belt and held a flame under the branch’s knobby end until it was blazing.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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