Edge Tool

Pronunciation: /ɛdʒ tul/

Definitions of edge tool

noun a tool used for sharpening or honing the edges of other tools

Example Sentences

A1 I used an edge tool to trim the bushes in my garden.

A2 The carpenter used an edge tool to shape the wood for the table.

B1 She bought a new edge tool to sharpen her kitchen knives.

B2 The sculptor carefully selected the right edge tool to carve the intricate details.

C1 The expert craftsman demonstrated how to use the edge tool for precise cutting.

C2 The artist's collection of edge tools was displayed in the museum for their craftsmanship.

Examples of edge tool in a Sentence

formal The craftsman carefully sharpened his edge tool before starting the intricate wood carving.

informal I always make sure to have my edge tool handy when working on DIY projects.

slang Dude, that new edge tool you got is so sharp, it's gonna make cutting through anything a breeze.

figurative Having a sharp mind is like having an edge tool in a world full of challenges.

Grammatical Forms of edge tool

• plural: edge tools
• comparative: more edge tool
• superlative: most edge tool
• present tense: edge tool
• future tense: will be edge tool
• perfect tense: have been edge tool
• continuous tense: is being edge tool
• singular: edge tool
• positive degree: edge tool
• infinitive: to edge tool
• gerund: edging tool
• participle: edged tool

Origin and Evolution of edge tool

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'edge tool' originated from Middle English, where 'edge' referred to the sharp cutting edge of a tool and 'tool' referred to an instrument or device used to carry out a particular function.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'edge tool' has come to encompass a wide range of cutting tools with sharp edges, including knives, chisels, axes, and more. The term has evolved to emphasize the functionality and purpose of these tools in various trades and crafts.