Definition of tool

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Tool (n.) A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool.

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Broad :: Broad (n.) A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.
Grubber :: Grubber (n.) One who, or that which, grubs; especially, a machine or tool of the nature of a grub ax, grub hook, etc..
Cricket :: Cricket (n.) A low stool.
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..
Grainer :: Grainer (n.) One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.; also, the brush or tool used in graining..
Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc..
Convenient :: Convenient (v. i.) Affording accommodation or advantage; well adapted to use; handly; as, a convenient house; convenient implements or tools..
Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground..
Crock :: Crock (n.) A low stool.
Making-iron :: Making-iron (n.) A tool somewhat like a chisel with a groove in it, used by calkers of ships to finish the seams after the oakum has been driven in..
Stoolball :: Stool (n.) Material, such as oyster shells, spread on the sea bottom for oyster spat to adhere to..
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..
Stool :: Stool (n.) A small channel on the side of a vessel, for the dead-eyes of the backstays..
Creaser :: Creaser (n.) A tool for making the band impression distinct on the back.
Screw-driver :: Screw-driver (n.) A tool for turning screws so as to drive them into their place. It has a thin end which enters the nick in the head of the screw.
Hemmer :: Hemmer (n.) A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a hem.
Handy :: Handy (superl.) Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume..
Jumper :: Jumper (n.) A long drilling tool used by masons and quarrymen.
Muscarin :: Muscarin (n.) A solid crystalline substance, C5H13NO2, found in the toadstool (Agaricus muscarius), and in putrid fish. It is a typical ptomaine, and a violent poison..
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