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present tense form of tool (3rd person singular).
plural of tool.

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apparatus n.
equipment n.
gear n.
kit n.
tackle n.

NOUN

apparatus

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appliance device gear gizmo machine machinery means mechanism

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accoutrement contraption dingbat doodad doohickey furnishings gaff gimcrack gimmick grabber habiliments implement jigger job outfit paraphernalia provisions setup stuff supplies tackle thingamajig utensils whatchamacallit whatsis widget

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black box idiot box whosis

NOUN

equipment

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apparatus furnishings furniture machinery material

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accessories accompaniments accouterments appliances appurtenances articles attachments baggage belongings contraptions contrivances devices equipage facilities fittings fixtures gadgets habiliments impedimenta materiel outfit paraphernalia provisions rig setup shebang stock store stuff tackle things trappings traps utensils

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kit and kaboodle miscellaneous provisioning

NOUN

gear

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accessory apparatus harness instrument kit luggage machinery material paraphernalia stuff supply

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accouterment adjunct appurtenance baggage belongings contraption effects fittings habiliment impedimenta materiel means outfit possessions rigging setup tackle things trappings

WEAK

kit and kaboodle

NOUN

kit

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apparatus bag container gear material

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accoutrements assortment collection effects impedimenta implements outfit pack paraphernalia rig satchel selection set stock stuff suitcase supplies tackle things trappings utensils

NOUN

tackle

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STRONG

accouterment apparatus appliance gear goods habiliments hook impedimenta implements line machinery materiel outfit paraphernalia rig rigging trappings

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As demand grows for AI tools, Daryanani said Apple could find more ways to monetize on that in the future.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

The rise of videoconferencing tools and dating apps has also required men to look at their faces on a screen more often, and that can lead to more self-criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The tools switch on for the new year the same season the guardrail comes off.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

Noise is one of the main reasons that cities around the US, external are banning petrol landscaping tools or encouraging electric alternatives.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Using my cameras and navigation tools, I track that the dust storm is getting closer to us.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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