Word TOOL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

tool

🇺🇸 [tuːl]

Meanings

An instrument or device used to perform a task, often in construction, mechanics, or daily activities. It can be manual or powered and is designed to help people achieve a specific purpose. Tools are essential for many practical and industrial tasks.

Examples

• He used a hammer as his tool to fix the shelf.
• The toolbox contains all the tools I need for the job.
• She borrowed a tool from her neighbor to fix her car.

Synonyms

instrument • device • appliance

Antonyms

toy • decoration • useless object