tool

1. n. 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. Source: opted

2. n. A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool. Source: opted

3. n. Hence, any instrument of use or service. Source: opted

4. n. A weapon. Source: opted

5. n. A word/person">person used as an word/instrument">instrument by another person; -- a word of reproach; as, men of intrigue have their tools, by whose agency they accomplish their purposes. Source: opted

6. v. t. To shape, form, or finish with a tool. Source: opted

7. v. t. To drive, as a coach. Source: opted

8. n. an implement used in the practice of a vocation Source: wordnet

9. n. the means whereby some act is accomplished Source: wordnet

10. n. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else Source: wordnet

11. n. obscene terms for penis Source: wordnet

12. v. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it Source: wordnet

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