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Meaning of tool
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function or task
Etymology of tool
The word "tool" originated from Old English "tōl", which is also related to the Old Norse "tōl" and the Middle Low German "tōl", all of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic "tōliz", and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European "dhe-", which meant "to put, place, or set"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a device or implement used for a specific purpose
Synonyms
Definitions
- A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function
- * A person used by another to achieve a particular end
Usage Examples
- The carpenter used a variety of tools to build the house
- * She used her skills as a tool to get the job done
- * The new software is a useful tool for data analysis
Antonyms
obstacle
hindrance
impediment
barrier
blockage
encumbrance
handicap
drawback
disadvantage
deterrent
hindrance
obstruction
snag
catch
problem
difficulty
complication
nuisance
bother
inconvenience