tool (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: tuːl
Definition
An object or device used to do work or perform a task.
Examples
A hammer is a useful tool for building.
She keeps her gardening tools in the shed.
This software is a powerful tool for data analysis.
How to Use tool
- tool for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to describe the purpose of the tool. — "This knife is a tool for cutting vegetables."
- tool of the trade (idiom)
- A tool that is essential for a particular job or profession. — "A good camera is a tool of the trade for a photographer."
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