tool
Cross references:
1. implement
1. tool \'tu:l\ n [ME, fr. OE to-l; akin to OE tawian to prepare for use -
more]at TAW 1a: an instrument (as a hammer) used or worked by hand :
IMPLEMENT 1b1: the cutting or shaping part in a machine or machine tool
1b2: a machine for shaping metal : MACHINE TOOL 2a: an instrument or
apparatus used in performing an operation or necessary in the practice of
a vocation or profession {a scholar's books are ~s} 2b: a means to an end
3: one who is used or manipulated by another : DUPE
2. tool vt 1: DRIVE 2: to shape, form, or finish with a tool; specif : to
letter or or nament (as a book cover) by means of hand tools 3: to equip
(as a plant or industry) with tools, machines, and instruments for
production 1: DRIVE, RIDE 2: to use tools 3: to equip a plant or industry
with the machines, tools, and instruments required for production