Word Meaning

Meaning of tool

- An instrument such as a hammer, saw, plane, file, and the like, used in the manual arts, to facilitate mechanical operations; any instrument used by a craftsman or laborer at his work; an implement; as, the tools of a joiner, smith, shoe-maker, etc.; also, a cutter, chisel, or other part of an instrument or machine that dresses work.
- A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool.
- Hence, any instrument of use or service.
- A weapon.
- 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.
- To shape, form, or finish with a tool.
- To drive, as a coach.

Crossword clue for tool

- An implement
- Device removing top of stool
- Hammer, saw, etc
- Implement
- Implement for turning up loot
- Implement used to move loot back
- Screwdriver or wrench
- Stool pigeon
- Tradie’s implement
- Useful gadget