Akademik

tool
1. noun /tuːl/
a) A mechanical device intended to make a task easier

Hand me that tool, would you?

b) equipment used in a profession, e.g., tools of the trade

These are the tools of the trade. <!not used outside this phrase!

2. verb /tuːl/
a) to work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather

Dude, hes not your friend. Hes just tooling you.

b) to equip with tools
Syn: use

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