Tool — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
Senses
Tool is used for these senses in English:
- tool (computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
tool — full definition
- noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
- noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
- noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
- verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.