Definition of tool

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Tool (n.) A person used as an instrument by another person; -- a word of reproach; as, men of intrigue have their tools, by whose agency they accomplish their purposes..

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Snaphead :: Snaphead (n.) A hemispherical or rounded head to a rivet or bolt; also, a swaging tool with a cavity in its face for forming such a rounded head..
Cut :: Cut (v. i.) To do the work of an edged tool; to serve in dividing or gashing; as, a knife cuts well..
Crock :: Crock (n.) A low stool.
Trebucket :: Trebucket (n.) A cucking stool; a tumbrel.
Chisel :: Chisel (n.) A tool with a cutting edge on one end of a metal blade, used in dressing, shaping, or working in timber, stone, metal, etc.; -- usually driven by a mallet or hammer..
Jigger :: Jigger (n. & v.) A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel.
Instrument :: Instrument (n.) That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments..
Buffet :: Buffet (v. i.) A small stool; a stool for a buffet or counter.
Wangan :: Wangan (n.) A boat for conveying provisions, tools, etc.; -- so called by Maine lumbermen..
Die :: Die (n.) A hollow internally threaded screw-cutting tool, made in one piece or composed of several parts, for forming screw threads on bolts, etc.; one of the separate parts which make up such a tool..
Frithstool :: Frithstool (n.) A seat in churches near the altar, to which offenders formerly fled for sanctuary..
Rout :: Rout (v. t.) To scoop out with a gouge or other tool; to furrow.
Tooling :: tooling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Too.
Preen :: Preen (n.) A forked tool used by clothiers in dressing cloth.
Zax :: Zax (n.) A tool for trimming and puncturing roofing slates.
Spin :: Spin (v. t.) To shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe..
Kneeler :: Kneeler (n.) A cushion or stool to kneel on.
Dog :: Dog (n.) A piece in machinery acting as a catch or clutch; especially, the carrier of a lathe, also, an adjustable stop to change motion, as in a machine tool..
Trowel :: Trowel (n.) A tool used for smoothing a mold.
Jedding Ax :: "Jedding ax (n.) A stone mason's tool, having a flat face and a pointed part..
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