n.
- a device or implement, typically hand-held, used to carry out a particular function.
- a thing used to help perform a job.
▸a person exploited by another.
- a distinct design in the tooling of a book.
▸a small stamp or roller used to make such a design.
- vulgar slang a man's penis.
v.
- impress a design on (a leather book cover) with a heated tool.
- equip or be equipped with tools for industrial production.
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(tool up or be tooled up)
Brit. informal be or become armed.
- informal, chiefly N. Amer. drive or ride in a casual or leisurely manner.
- dress (stone) with a chisel.
Derivative
Etymology
OE tōl, from a Gmc base meaning ‘prepare’.