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tool in Dutch

tool in Dutch is gereedschap, instrument, werktuig — tool means a physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

tool in Dutch

gereedschap
noun
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
instrument
noun
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
gereedschap
noun
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
werktuig
noun
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
instrument
noun
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
hulpmiddel
noun
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
lul
noun
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
bewerken
verb
(transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
uitrusten
verb
(transitive) To equip with tools.
zwoegen
verb
(intransitive) To work very hard.

What does "tool" mean?

  1. noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
    "He keeps his tools organized in the garage."
  2. noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
    "This app is a great tool for tracking expenses."
  3. noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
    "Stop being such a tool about this."
  4. verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
    "The factory had to be retooled for the new model."

tool in a sentence

  • He keeps his tools organized in the garage.
  • A hammer is a basic but essential tool.
  • This app is a great tool for tracking expenses.
  • Education is the most powerful tool for changing lives.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tool" in Dutch?

"tool" in Dutch is gereedschap, instrument, werktuig. tool means: A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

How do you use "tool" in a sentence?

Example: "He keeps his tools organized in the garage." In Dutch, "tool" is gereedschap, instrument, werktuig.

Are there other ways to say "tool" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "tool": gereedschap, instrument, werktuig, hulpmiddel, lul, bewerken.

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