Synonyms of tool

Noun


1. tool, implement

usage: an implement used in the practice of a vocation

2. instrument, tool, means, agency, way

usage: the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"

3. creature, tool, puppet, slave

usage: a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else


Verb


1. tool, drive

usage: drive; "The convertible tooled down the street"

2. joyride, tool, tool around, ride

usage: ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it; "We tooled down the street"

3. tool, supply, provide, render, furnish

usage: furnish with tools

4. tool, work, work on, process

usage: work with a tool

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Definition and meaning of tool (Dictionary)