Tool Definition & Meaning

tool
noun
  1. an implement used in the practice of a vocation
  2. 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. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
  4. obscene terms for penis
verb
  1. drive; "The convertible tooled down the street"
  2. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it; "We tooled down the street"
  3. furnish with tools
  4. work with a tool

"Tool" in song lyrics

See how tool is used in real songs:

  • "By another brother who had brought the tool"
    The 7A3 — Lucifer
  • "Packin' a tool"
    A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — What Cha Gonna Do *
  • "To be fit and equipped in case God picks up this tool"
    The Ambassador — The Elements

Usage tips for "tool"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tool" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tool to find words that pair well.

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