| equip | | |
| v. (possession) | 1. equip, fit, fit out, outfit | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose.; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" |
| ~ rig, set up, set | equip with sails or masts.; "rig a ship" |
| ~ mechanise, mechanize, motorise, motorize | equip with armed and armored motor vehicles.; "mechanize armies" |
| ~ fuse | equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse. |
| ~ collar | furnish with a collar.; "collar the dog" |
| ~ spur | equip with spurs.; "spur horses" |
| ~ fin | equip (a car) with fins. |
| ~ motorize | equip with a motor.; "motorized scooters are now the rage" |
| ~ motorize | equip with a motor vehicle.; "The police around here are not motorized and patrol the streets on horseback" |
| ~ furnish, provide, supply, render | give something useful or necessary to.; "We provided the room with an electrical heater" |
| ~ stock | equip with a stock.; "stock a rifle" |
| ~ horseshoe | equip (a horse) with a horseshoe or horseshoes. |
| ~ turn out | outfit or equip, as with accessories.; "The actors were turned out lavishly" |
| ~ instrument | equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling. |
| ~ muzzle | fit with a muzzle.; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers" |
| ~ kit, kit out, kit up | supply with a set of articles or tools. |
| ~ appoint | furnish.; "a beautifully appointed house" |
| ~ re-equip, rejig | re-equip a factory or plant. |
| ~ refit | fit out again. |
| ~ armor, armour | equip with armor. |
| ~ accouter, accoutre | provide with military equipment. |
| ~ wire | provide with electrical circuits.; "wire the addition to the house" |
| ~ shaft | equip with a shaft. |
| ~ spar | furnish with spars. |
| ~ stave | furnish with staves.; "stave a ladder" |
| ~ clothe, adorn, invest | furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors. |
| ~ commission | put into commission; equip for service; of ships. |
| v. (change) | 2. equip | provide with abilities or understanding.; "She was never equipped to be a dancer" |
| ~ enable | render capable or able for some task.; "This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street"; "The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain" |
| turn out | | |
| v. (stative) | 1. prove, turn out, turn up | be shown or be found to be.; "She proved to be right"; "The medicine turned out to save her life"; "She turned up HIV positive" |
| ~ be | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun).; "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" |
| ~ ensue, result | issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end.; "result in tragedy" |
| v. (stative) | 2. turn out | prove to be in the result or end.; "It turns out that he was right" |
| ~ come about, hap, happen, occur, take place, go on, fall out, pass off, pass | come to pass.; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important" |
| v. (creation) | 3. turn out | produce quickly or regularly, usually with machinery.; "This factory turns out saws" |
| ~ produce, create, make | create or manufacture a man-made product.; "We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries" |
| v. (stative) | 4. come out, turn out | result or end.; "How will the game turn out?" |
| ~ end, cease, terminate, finish, stop | have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical.; "the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"; "Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other"; "My property ends by the bushes"; "The symphony ends in a pianissimo" |
| ~ eventuate | come out in the end. |
| ~ work out | happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well.; "Things worked out in an interesting way"; "Not everything worked out in the end and we were disappointed" |
| v. (change) | 5. turn out | come, usually in answer to an invitation or summons.; "How many people turned out that evening?" |
| ~ appear | come into sight or view.; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon" |
| v. (creation) | 6. bear, turn out | bring forth,.; "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers" |
| ~ spin off | produce as a consequence of something larger. |
| ~ create, make | make or cause to be or to become.; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" |
| ~ seed | bear seeds. |
| ~ crop | yield crops.; "This land crops well" |
| ~ overbear | bear too much. |
| ~ fruit | bear fruit.; "the trees fruited early this year" |
| v. (contact) | 7. boot out, chuck out, eject, exclude, turf out, turn out | put out or expel from a place.; "The unruly student was excluded from the game" |
| ~ evict, force out | expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process.; "The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months" |
| ~ evict | expel or eject without recourse to legal process.; "The landlord wanted to evict the tenants so he banged on the pipes every morning at 3 a.m." |
| ~ show the door | ask to leave.; "I was shown the door when I asked for a raise" |
| ~ bounce | eject from the premises.; "The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club" |
| ~ exorcise, exorcize | expel through adjuration or prayers.; "exorcise evil spirits" |
| ~ expel, kick out, throw out | force to leave or move out.; "He was expelled from his native country" |
| v. (social) | 8. turn out | come and gather for a public event.; "Hundreds of thousands turned out for the anti-war rally in New York" |
| ~ foregather, forgather, assemble, gather, meet | collect in one place.; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room" |
| v. (possession) | 9. turn out | outfit or equip, as with accessories.; "The actors were turned out lavishly" |
| ~ equip, fit out, outfit, fit | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose.; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" |
| v. (motion) | 10. rotate, splay, spread out, turn out | turn outward.; "These birds can splay out their toes"; "ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees" |
| ~ turn | change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense.; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs" |
| v. (contact) | 11. cut, switch off, turn off, turn out | cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch.; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights" |
| ~ kill | cause to cease operating.; "kill the engine" |
| ~ flip, switch, throw | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation.; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" |
| v. (body) | 12. arise, get up, rise, turn out, uprise | get up and out of bed.; "I get up at 7 A.M. every day"; "They rose early"; "He uprose at night" |
| device | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. device | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose.; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
| ~ acoustic device | a device for amplifying or transmitting sound. |
| ~ adaptor, adapter | device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible. |
| ~ afterburner | a device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust. |
| ~ agglomerator | a device that causes material to gather into rounded balls.; "a sonic agglomerator" |
| ~ aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface | a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight. |
| ~ alarm system, warning device, alarm | a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event. |
| ~ appliance, contraption, contrivance, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget, convenience | a device or control that is very useful for a particular job. |
| ~ applicator, applier | a device for applying a substance. |
| ~ aspergill, aspersorium | a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water. |
| ~ robot pilot, automatic pilot, autopilot | a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course. |
| ~ bait, decoy, lure | something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed. |
| ~ billiard marker | a device for keeping the score in a game of billiards. |
| ~ bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder | an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds. |
| ~ blower | a device that produces a current of air. |
| ~ bootjack | has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots. |
| ~ breathalyser, breathalyzer | a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath. |
| ~ breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator | a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure. |
| ~ bubbler | any of various devices in which air or some other gas is bubbled through a liquid. |
| ~ fender, buffer | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact. |
| ~ catapult, launcher | a device that launches aircraft from a warship. |
| ~ battery charger, charger | a device for charging or recharging batteries. |
| ~ clip-on | a device (as an earring, sunglasses, microphone etc.) that is attached by clips. |
| ~ comb | a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair. |
| ~ baby's dummy, teething ring, pacifier, comforter | device used for an infant to suck or bite on. |
| ~ conductor | a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.. |
| ~ birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive | an agent or device intended to prevent conception. |
| ~ converter, convertor | a device for changing one substance or form or state into another. |
| ~ corer | a device for removing the core from apples. |
| ~ corrective, restorative | a device for treating injury or disease. |
| ~ crusher | a device that crushes something. |
| ~ cryptograph | a device for deciphering codes and ciphers. |
| ~ cutoff | a device that terminates the flow in a pipe. |
| ~ dampener, moistener | a device that dampens or moistens something.; "he used a dampener to moisten the shirts before he ironed them" |
| ~ damper, muffler | a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations. |
| ~ deflector | a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc). |
| ~ dental appliance | a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth. |
| ~ depressor | a device used by physician to press a part down or aside. |
| ~ detector, sensing element, sensor | any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner. |
| ~ diestock | a device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders. |
| ~ drive | (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium. |
| ~ drop forge, drop hammer, drop press | device for making large forgings. |
| ~ elastic device | any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched. |
| ~ electrical device | a device that produces or is powered by electricity. |
| ~ electronic device | a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically. |
| ~ energiser, energizer | a device that supplies electrical energy. |
| ~ exercise device | a device designed to provide exercise for the user. |
| ~ explosive device | device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy. |
| ~ fan | a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces. |
| ~ filter | device that removes something from whatever passes through it. |
| ~ asphyxiator, extinguisher, fire extinguisher | a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires. |
| ~ flare | a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification. |
| ~ fumigator | a device that generates a gas for the purpose of disinfecting or eradicating pests. |
| ~ gas fixture | a device to convey illuminating gas from the pipe to the gas burner. |
| ~ groover | a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching. |
| ~ safety device, guard, safety | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents. |
| ~ heater, warmer | device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room. |
| ~ heat exchanger | device that transfers heat from one liquid to another without allowing them to mix. |
| ~ holding device | a device for holding something. |
| ~ horn | a device having the shape of a horn.; "horns at the ends of a new moon"; "the hornof an anvil"; "the cleat had two horns" |
| ~ hydrofoil, foil | a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through.; "the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils" |
| ~ imprint | a device produced by pressure on a surface. |
| ~ indicator | a device for showing the operating condition of some system. |
| ~ instrument | a device that requires skill for proper use. |
| ~ instrumentation, instrumentality | an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end. |
| ~ ignition interlock, interlock | a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting.; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock" |
| ~ interrupter | a device for automatically interrupting an electric current. |
| ~ jig | a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it. |
| ~ key | metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated. |
| ~ keyboard | device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like. |
| ~ kinetoscope | a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture. |
| ~ doorknocker, rapper, knocker | a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door. |
| ~ lift | a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg. |
| ~ lifting device | a device for lifting heavy loads. |
| ~ igniter, ignitor, lighter, light | a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires.; "do you have a light?" |
| ~ machine | any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks. |
| ~ magnet | (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field. |
| ~ mechanism | device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function. |
| ~ memory device, storage device | a device that preserves information for retrieval. |
| ~ musical instrument, instrument | any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds. |
| ~ nest egg | device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it. |
| ~ noisemaker | a device (such as a clapper or bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration. |
| ~ optical device | a device for producing or controlling light. |
| ~ override | a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device. |
| ~ paper feed | a device for inserting sheets of paper into a printer or typewriter.; "the job was delayed because the paper feed was clogged" |
| ~ peeler | a device for peeling vegetables or fruits.; "she invented a potato peeler" |
| ~ plectron, plectrum, pick | a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument. |
| ~ power takeoff, pto | a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer). |
| ~ goad, prod | a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. |
| ~ autocue, prompter | a device that displays words for people to read. |
| ~ pull | a device used for pulling something.; "he grabbed the pull and opened the drawer" |
| ~ reflector | device that reflects radiation. |
| ~ button, release | a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism. |
| ~ remote, remote control | a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance.; "he lost the remote for his TV" |
| ~ reset | device for resetting instruments or controls. |
| ~ constraint, restraint | a device that retards something's motion.; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted" |
| ~ router | (computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks. |
| ~ runner | device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along. |
| ~ scratcher | a device used for scratching. |
| ~ shoehorn | a device used for easing the foot into a shoe. |
| ~ shoetree | a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn. |
| ~ shooting stick | device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat. |
| ~ shredder | a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them). |
| ~ signaling device | a device used to send signals. |
| ~ snowshoe | a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot. |
| ~ sounder | a device for making soundings. |
| ~ source of illumination | any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation. |
| ~ stabiliser, stabilizer | a device for making something stable. |
| ~ stemmer | a device for removing stems from fruit (as from grapes or apples). |
| ~ straightener | a device for straightening.; "a hair straightener" |
| ~ strengthener, reinforcement | a device designed to provide additional strength.; "the cardboard backing was just a strengthener"; "he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook" |
| ~ stylus | a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player. |
| ~ suction cup | a cup-shaped device (made of rubber, glass, or plastic) that produces a partial vacuum; used to adhere or draw something to a surface. |
| ~ support | any device that bears the weight of another thing.; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf" |
| ~ sweatbox | a device that causes tobacco leaves or fruit or hides to sweat. |
| ~ synchroflash | a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter. |
| ~ take-up | any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom).; "a take-up that winds photographic film on a spool" |
| ~ teaser | a device for teasing wool.; "a teaser is used to disentangle the fibers" |
| ~ dart thrower, spear thrower, throwing board, throwing stick | a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear. |
| ~ tilter | a device for emptying a cask by tilting it without disturbing the dregs. |
| ~ pair of tongs, tongs | any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below. |
| ~ toy | a device regarded as providing amusement.; "private airplanes are a rich man's toy" |
| ~ trap | a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned. |
| ~ trigger | a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen. |
| ~ valve | device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone. |
| ~ vaporiser, vaporizer | a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation). |
| ~ ventilator | a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air. |
| ~ washboard | device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on. |
| ~ water cooler | a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water. |
| n. (communication) | 2. device | something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect. |
| ~ expressive style, style | a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period.; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper" |
| ~ conceit | an artistic device or effect.; "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree" |
| ~ rhetorical device | a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance). |
| n. (act) | 3. device, gimmick, twist | any clever maneuver.; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen" |
| ~ tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, maneuver, manoeuvre | a move made to gain a tactical end. |
| ~ mnemonic | a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall. |
| ~ fast one, trick | a cunning or deceitful action or device.; "he played a trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it" |
| n. (artifact) | 4. device | any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery). |
| ~ pattern, design, figure | a decorative or artistic work.; "the coach had a design on the doors" |
| ~ seal, stamp | a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents. |
| n. (artifact) | 5. device | an emblematic design (especially in heraldry).; "he was recognized by the device on his shield" |
| ~ emblem | special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.. |
| ~ union | a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner). |
| ~ heraldry | the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies. |
| implement | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. implement | instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end. |
| ~ bar | a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon.; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" |
| ~ beater | an implement for beating. |
| ~ brush | an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle. |
| ~ buff, buffer | an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring). |
| ~ candlesnuffer | an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle. |
| ~ cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement | any of a large class of implements used for cleaning. |
| ~ eraser | an implement used to erase something. |
| ~ fire iron | metal fireside implements. |
| ~ flail | an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing. |
| ~ hook | a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something. |
| ~ instrumentation, instrumentality | an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end. |
| ~ branding iron, iron | implement used to brand live stock. |
| ~ leather strip | implement consisting of a strip of leather. |
| ~ needle | a sharp pointed implement (usually steel). |
| ~ oar | an implement used to propel or steer a boat. |
| ~ rod | a long thin implement made of metal or wood. |
| ~ sharpener | any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper.; "a knife sharpener" |
| ~ snuffer | a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles. |
| ~ fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. |
| ~ spike | a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal).; "one of the spikes impaled him" |
| ~ sports implement | an implement used in a sport. |
| ~ stick | an implement consisting of a length of wood.; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick" |
| ~ stick | a long thin implement resembling a length of wood.; "cinnamon sticks"; "a stick of dynamite" |
| ~ stirrer | an implement used for stirring. |
| ~ strickle | a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure. |
| ~ swab | implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion. |
| ~ flyswat, flyswatter, swatter | an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects. |
| ~ tool | an implement used in the practice of a vocation. |
| ~ tuning fork | a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments. |
| ~ utensil | an implement for practical use (especially in a household). |
| ~ writing implement | an implement that is used to write. |
| v. (social) | 2. implement | apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design.; "implement a procedure" |
| ~ apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer" |
| v. (social) | 3. apply, enforce, implement | ensure observance of laws and rules.; "Apply the rules to everyone" |
| ~ compel, obligate, oblige | force somebody to do something.; "We compel all students to fill out this form" |
| ~ execute, run | carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine.; "Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction" |
| ~ execute | carry out the legalities of.; "execute a will or a deed" |
| v. (change) | 4. carry out, follow out, follow through, follow up, go through, implement, put through | pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue.; "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal" |
| ~ complete, finish | come or bring to a finish or an end.; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours" |
| ~ adhere | follow through or carry out a plan without deviation.; "They adhered to their plan" |
| ~ accomplish, carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill, action, execute | put in effect.; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" |
| tool | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. tool | an implement used in the practice of a vocation. |
| ~ abrader, abradant | a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing. |
| ~ bender | a tool for bending.; "he used pliers as a bender" |
| ~ clincher | a tool used to clinch nails or bolts or rivets. |
| ~ comb | any of several tools for straightening fibers. |
| ~ cutting implement | a tool used for cutting or slicing. |
| ~ drill | a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows). |
| ~ eolith | a crude stone artifact (as a chipped flint); possibly the earliest tools. |
| ~ fork | an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs. |
| ~ gang | tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together. |
| ~ garden tool, lawn tool | used for working in gardens or yards. |
| ~ grapnel, grapple, grappling hook, grappling iron, grappler | a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope. |
| ~ hack | a tool (as a hoe or pick or mattock) used for breaking up the surface of the soil. |
| ~ hand tool | a tool used with workers' hands. |
| ~ hoe | a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle. |
| ~ implement | instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end. |
| ~ jack | tool for exerting pressure or lifting. |
| ~ jaws of life | hydraulic tool inserted into a wrecked vehicle and used to pry the wreckage apart in order to provide access to people trapped inside. |
| ~ neolith | a stone tool from the Neolithic Age. |
| ~ paleolith | a stone tool from the Paleolithic age. |
| ~ pestle, pounder, muller | a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone. |
| ~ plow, plough | a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing. |
| ~ power tool | a tool driven by a motor. |
| ~ punch, puncher | a tool for making holes or indentations. |
| ~ rake | a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil. |
| ~ ram | a tool for driving or forcing something by impact. |
| ~ rounder | a tool for rounding corners or edges. |
| ~ saw set | a tool used to bend each alternate sawtooth at a slight angle outward. |
| ~ shaping tool | a tool for shaping metal. |
| ~ strickle | a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand. |
| ~ stylus, style | a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving.; "he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus" |
| ~ tamp, tamper, tamping bar | a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.). |
| ~ tap | a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads. |
| ~ swage, upset | a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging. |
| n. (act) | 2. instrument, tool | the means whereby some act is accomplished.; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease" |
| ~ means, way, agency | how a result is obtained or an end is achieved.; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success" |
| n. (person) | 3. creature, puppet, tool | a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else. |
| ~ slave | a person who is owned by someone. |
| n. (body) | 4. cock, dick, pecker, peter, prick, putz, shaft, tool | obscene terms for penis. |
| ~ penis, phallus, member | the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism). |
| ~ dirty word, vulgarism, obscenity, filth, smut | an offensive or indecent word or phrase. |
| v. (motion) | 5. tool | drive.; "The convertible tooled down the street" |
| ~ drive | operate or control a vehicle.; "drive a car or bus"; "Can you drive this four-wheel truck?" |
| ~ joyride, tool around, tool | ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it.; "We tooled down the street" |
| v. (motion) | 6. joyride, tool, tool around | ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it.; "We tooled down the street" |
| ~ driving | the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal. |
| ~ ride | be carried or travel on or in a vehicle.; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" |
| ~ tool | drive.; "The convertible tooled down the street" |
| v. (possession) | 7. tool | furnish with tools. |
| ~ furnish, provide, supply, render | give something useful or necessary to.; "We provided the room with an electrical heater" |
| v. (creation) | 8. tool | work with a tool. |
| ~ work on, work, process | shape, form, or improve a material.; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal" |
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