Words / A2

TOOL/tuːl/

A tool is an object you hold to do a practical job: garden tools, a tool kit, the right tool. Instrument is often for music or science. Machine is larger and often powered. Tall describes height. Do not write tool when you mean tall, or stool.

Meaning

An object such as a hammer that you hold to do a job.

Examples

• “The caretaker kept his tools in a box by the door.”
• “The hostel has a tool for opening stubborn windows.”
• “He keeps his tools in a bag under the van seat.”

Good to know

a tool kit / garden tools. Larger cousin: machine. Mix-up: tall, stool.

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