tools
tooltuːl/nounplural noun: tools
  1. 1. a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function."gardening tools"synonyms:implement, instrument, utensil, device, apparatus, gadget, appliance, machine, contrivance, contraption, mechanism, aid; Moreinformalgimmick, gizmo; hardware, equipment, gear, kit, tackle, paraphernalia "a set of garden tools"
    • a thing used to help perform a job."computers are an essential tool"
    • a person used or exploited by another."the beautiful Estella is Miss Havisham's tool"synonyms:dupe, puppet, pawn, minion, lackey, flunkey, instrument, henchman, creature, cat's paw; Moreinformalstooge, sucker, poodle "the beautiful Estella is Miss Havisham's tool"
    • Computinga piece of software that carries out a particular function, typically creating or modifying another program.
  2. 2. a distinct design in the tooling of a book.
    • a small stamp or roller used to make a tooled design.
  3. 3. vulgar slanga man's penis.
    • a stupid, irritating, or contemptible man."that guy is such a tool"
verb3rd person present: tools
  1. 1. impress a design on (leather, especially a leather book cover)."volumes bound in green leather and tooled in gold"
  2. 2. equip or be equipped with tools for industrial production."the factory must be tooled to produce the models"