tool

²tool

verb

Definition of TOOL

transitive verb

1

a : to cause (a vehicle) to go : drive b : to convey in a vehicle

2

: to shape, form, or finish with a tool; especially : to letter or ornament (as leather or gold) by means of hand tools

3

: to equip (as a plant or industry) with tools, machines, and instruments for production

intransitive verb

1

: drive, ride

2

: to equip a plant or industry with the means (as machines, machine tools, and instruments) of production —often used with up

Examples of TOOL

1. We tooled along the highway.
2. He tooled a design on the leather belt.
3. a belt made of tooled leather

First Known Use of TOOL

1812

Related to TOOL

Synonyms: automobile, motor, drive

Related Words: roll, wheel; joyride; chauffeur, hack, taxi; ride; drag, race

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