Artistic Tools And Techniques

noun a slender jointed part of the hand that extends from the palm and is used for grasping and holding objects

verb to touch or point to something with one's finger

• She gently placed her finger on the book's page to keep her place.
• I accidentally burned my finger while cooking dinner.
• He's always snapping his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
• Pointing fingers at others won't solve the problem.

noun a small, solid, flat piece of a substance, such as medicine or soap, usually intended for a single use

• The doctor prescribed a tablet to treat my headache.
• I always carry a tablet in my bag in case I need to look something up.
• I love my new tablet, it's so sleek and fast!
• Reading that novel was like taking a mental tablet of inspiration.

noun a restriction or impediment to someone's freedom of action

verb to restrict or impede someone's freedom of action

• The trammel of regulations hindered the company's ability to expand.
• I feel like I'm in a trammel trying to navigate all these rules.
• I can't deal with this trammel of paperwork anymore.
• Her emotions were a trammel, holding her back from moving forward.

verb to hold and use (a weapon or tool) effectively

• The skilled blacksmith was able to wield the hammer with precision.
• He can wield a guitar like nobody's business.
• She can wield a mean spatula in the kitchen.
• The politician knew how to wield her influence to get things done.

noun a mechanical linkage that copies the motion of one part and transmits it to another

• The pantograph is a device used for copying or enlarging drawings.
• I used a pantograph to trace the design onto the canvas.
• Check out this cool pantograph I found at the art store!
• The artist's mind worked like a pantograph, accurately reproducing every detail of the scene.