tool
v. work or shape with a tool, ornament with a tool; equip with tools or machinery n. apparatus, device | ||||
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Tool Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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tool
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1. <tool> A program used primarily to create, manipulate, modify, or analyse other programs, such as a compiler or an editor or a cross-referencing program. Opposite: app, operating system.
2. A Unix application program with a simple, "transparent" (typically text-stream) interface designed specifically to be used in programmed combination with other tools (see filter, plumbing).
3. (MIT: general to students there) To work; to study (connotes tedium). The TMRC Dictionary defined this as "to set one's brain to the grindstone". See hack.
4. (MIT) A student who studies too much and hacks too little. MIT's student humour magazine rejoices in the name "Tool and Die".
[Jargon File]
(1996-12-12)
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1. <tool> A program used primarily to create, manipulate, modify, or analyse other programs, such as a compiler or an editor or a cross-referencing program. Opposite: app, operating system.
2. A Unix application program with a simple, "transparent" (typically text-stream) interface designed specifically to be used in programmed combination with other tools (see filter, plumbing).
3.
4.
[Jargon File]
(1996-12-12)
software tool
<programming> A program that aids in the development of other programs. It may assist the programmer in the design, code, compile, link, edit, or debug phases.
(1996-05-28)
| Jargon File |
tool
1. n. A program used primarily to create, manipulate, modify, or analyze other programs, such as a compiler or an editor or a cross-referencing program. Oppose app, operating system. 2. [Unix] An application program with a simple, `transparent' (typically text-stream) interface designed specifically to be used in programmed combination with other tools (see filter, plumbing). 3. [MIT: general to students there] vi. To work; to study (connotes tedium). The TMRC Dictionary defined this as "to set one's brain to the grindstone". See hack. 4. n. [MIT] A student who studies too much and hacks too little. (MIT's student humor magazine rejoices in the name "Tool and Die".)
1. n. A program used primarily to create, manipulate, modify, or analyze other programs, such as a compiler or an editor or a cross-referencing program. Oppose app, operating system. 2. [Unix] An application program with a simple, `transparent' (typically text-stream) interface designed specifically to be used in programmed combination with other tools (see filter, plumbing). 3. [MIT: general to students there] vi. To work; to study (connotes tedium). The TMRC Dictionary defined this as "to set one's brain to the grindstone". See hack. 4. n. [MIT] A student who studies too much and hacks too little. (MIT's student humor magazine rejoices in the name "Tool and Die".)
| DW and OLAP terms |
tool
A SQL Server application with a graphical user interface used to perform common tasks.
A SQL Server application with a graphical user interface used to perform common tasks.
| Multimedia Glossary |
Tool
program, following defined protocols, that provides a service.
program, following defined protocols, that provides a service.
| Plone |
Tool
An instance of a class inside the Plone site. However, unlike other objects, there can only
ever be one instance of a particular tool inside a Plone site at any one time. Some tools, such as
portal_catalog, give administration options for the site manager.
An instance of a class inside the Plone site. However, unlike other objects, there can only
ever be one instance of a particular tool inside a Plone site at any one time. Some tools, such as
portal_catalog, give administration options for the site manager.
Tool Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Tool
(v. t.)
To shape, form, or finish with a tool.
(v. t.)
To drive, as a coach.
(n.)
Hence, any instrument of use or service.
(n.)
An instrument such as a hammer, saw, plane, file, and the like, used in the manual arts, to facilitate mechanical operations; any instrument used by a craftsman or laborer at his work; an implement; as, the tools of a joiner, smith, shoe-maker, etc.; also, a cutter, chisel, or other part of an instrument or machine that dresses work.
(n.)
A weapon.
(n.)
A person used as an instrument by another person; -- a word of reproach; as, men of intrigue have their tools, by whose agency they accomplish their purposes.
(n.)
A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool.
(v. t.)
To shape, form, or finish with a tool.
(v. t.)
To drive, as a coach.
(n.)
Hence, any instrument of use or service.
(n.)
An instrument such as a hammer, saw, plane, file, and the like, used in the manual arts, to facilitate mechanical operations; any instrument used by a craftsman or laborer at his work; an implement; as, the tools of a joiner, smith, shoe-maker, etc.; also, a cutter, chisel, or other part of an instrument or machine that dresses work.
(n.)
A weapon.
(n.)
A person used as an instrument by another person; -- a word of reproach; as, men of intrigue have their tools, by whose agency they accomplish their purposes.
(n.)
A machine for cutting or shaping materials; -- also called machine tool.
| WordNet 2.0 |
tool
Noun
1. an implement used in the practice of a vocation
(hypernym) implement
(hyponym) abrader, abradant
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"
(synonym) instrument
(hypernym) means, agency, way
3. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
(synonym) creature, puppet
(hypernym) slave
4. obscene terms for penis
(synonym) cock, prick, dick, shaft, pecker, peter, putz
(hypernym) penis, phallus, member
(classification) obscenity, vulgarism, dirty word
Verb
1. drive; "The convertible tooled down the street"
(hypernym) drive
(verb-group) joyride, tool around
2. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it; "We tooled down the street"
(synonym) joyride, tool around
(hypernym) ride
(classification) driving
3. furnish with tools
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
4. work with a tool
(hypernym) work, work on, process
Noun
1. an implement used in the practice of a vocation
(hypernym) implement
(hyponym) abrader, abradant
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"
(synonym) instrument
(hypernym) means, agency, way
3. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
(synonym) creature, puppet
(hypernym) slave
4. obscene terms for penis
(synonym) cock, prick, dick, shaft, pecker, peter, putz
(hypernym) penis, phallus, member
(classification) obscenity, vulgarism, dirty word
Verb
1. drive; "The convertible tooled down the street"
(hypernym) drive
(verb-group) joyride, tool around
2. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it; "We tooled down the street"
(synonym) joyride, tool around
(hypernym) ride
(classification) driving
3. furnish with tools
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
4. work with a tool
(hypernym) work, work on, process
| Australian Slang |
Tool
1. penis; 2. idiot; jerk
1. penis; 2. idiot; jerk
| Anagram |
tool
loot
loot
| London Slang |
tool
the penis, a foolish person.
the penis, a foolish person.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
tool
tool
tools
similar words(31)
boring tool
tool steel
tool kit
tool-stock
tool-rest
tool-post
grafting tool
diamond-point tool
machine tool
edge tool
tool-and-die work
side tool
bead tool
engine tool
lawn tool
tint tool
garden tool
tire tool
entrenching tool
milling tool
luser attitude re-adjustment tool
tool bag
tool case
tool around
tool chest
parting tool
top-tool
tool cabinet
tool command language
tool builder kit
tool bar
tool
tools
similar words(31)
boring tool
tool steel
tool kit
tool-stock
tool-rest
tool-post
grafting tool
diamond-point tool
machine tool
edge tool
tool-and-die work
side tool
bead tool
engine tool
lawn tool
tint tool
garden tool
tire tool
entrenching tool
milling tool
luser attitude re-adjustment tool
tool bag
tool case
tool around
tool chest
parting tool
top-tool
tool cabinet
tool command language
tool builder kit
tool bar
| Everyday English and Slang in Ireland |
Tool (n)
idiot, penis
idiot, penis
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
tool
uirlis f., ball úrlaise
tools: uirlisí
tool box: bosca uirlisí
uirlis f., ball úrlaise
tools: uirlisí
tool box: bosca uirlisí
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Arf
Arf = n. a weapon, tool
Arf = n. a weapon, tool
Bwsg
Bwsg = n. a grafting tool
Ceryn
Ceryn = n. a tool; a surly chap
Erfyn
Erfyn = n. dim, a weapon; a tool, n. petition, prayer
Ermig
Ermig = n. instrument, tool
Offeryn
Offeryn = n. instrument, a tool
Pieriant
Pieriant = n. instrument, tool
Tacl
Tacl = n. a tool; tackle
Teclyn
Teclyn = n. an instrument, a tool
Trecyn
Trecyn = n. implement, tool
Trul
Trul = n. drilling tool
Tool Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Tool
1. As a noun, it is any device which assists in the installation or removal of a component . 2. To work material by turning, milling, grinding, polishing, drilling, punching, boring, shaping, shearing, pressing, or planing.
3. As a colloquial verb, it is the action of motion as in We were tooling down the highway when we saw you..
1. As a noun, it is any device which assists in the installation or removal of a component . 2. To work material by turning, milling, grinding, polishing, drilling, punching, boring, shaping, shearing, pressing, or planing.
3. As a colloquial verb, it is the action of motion as in We were tooling down the highway when we saw you..
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
Tool Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Manufacturing Terms |
Tool
means of production that are essential to the action of the equipment and personnel in manufacturing operations
means of production that are essential to the action of the equipment and personnel in manufacturing operations
Tool Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Tool
raul
raul
Tool Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Bookbinding Terms |
tool
To title and decorate a binding by impressing engraved tools into the surface of the covering material. The impression can be in gold (gold foil or leaf), in colour (coloured foil) or 'blind' (a dark or black impression caused either by heat and pressure alone or by using a tool dabbed in printer's ink).
To title and decorate a binding by impressing engraved tools into the surface of the covering material. The impression can be in gold (gold foil or leaf), in colour (coloured foil) or 'blind' (a dark or black impression caused either by heat and pressure alone or by using a tool dabbed in printer's ink).
Tool Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Tool
A tool or device is a piece of equipment which typically provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing a physical task, or provides an ability that is not naturally available to the user of a tool. The most basic tools are simple machines. For example, a crowbar simply functions as a lever. The further out from the pivot point, the more force is transmitted along the lever. When particularly intended for domestic use, a tool is often called a utensil.
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Tool (disambiguation)
- For tools and tutorials intended to simplify, make more efficient, or provide additional functionality to Wikipedians, see Wikipedia:Tools
Tool may also refer to:
- Tool (band), an American progressive rock band
- Tool (album), a demo tape by Tool
- Tool, referred to hip hop culture as a gun or weapon
- "Tool" (song), a 7" single by the band Baboon
- Tool (insult), an insulting or derogatory term
- Tool, Texas, a city in east Texas
- a programming tool
- TOOL programming language, the proprietary programming language used by Forte 4GL
- The Order Of Light (TOOL) is an alliance in the game Cyber Nations.
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