Construction Tools

noun a strip of material, such as cloth or plastic, with an adhesive surface on one or both sides, used for sticking things together

• The package was securely sealed with adhesive tape.
• Can you pass me the adhesive tape so I can wrap this gift?
• I ran out of adhesive tape, do you have any stickies?
• His words were like adhesive tape, binding us together in agreement.

noun a tool with a helical bit for boring holes in wood or the ground

• The geologist used an auger to extract core samples from the ground.
• I borrowed my neighbor's auger to help with digging holes for the fence.
• I can't believe how fast this auger is at drilling through the dirt!
• Her sharp wit was like an auger, piercing through any facade to get to the truth.

noun a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist to support clothes or carry weapons

verb to fasten or secure with a belt

• She cinched her waist with a leather belt to complete her professional look.
• I always forget to wear a belt with my jeans, and then spend the day pulling them up.
• That belt is so dope, where did you get it?
• He tightened his belt and prepared for the financial challenges ahead.

verb the action of using explosives or loud sound to break or destroy something

adjective describing something that is very loud or forceful

• The workers were blasting through the rock to create a new tunnel.
• We were blasting music and dancing all night long.
• The DJ was blasting some sick beats at the party.
• Her performance was so powerful, it felt like she was blasting through the competition.

noun a tool with bristles, wire, or other filaments, used for cleaning, grooming, painting, etc.

verb to clean, groom, or paint with a brush

adjective relating to or using a brush

preposition used in phrases like 'brush against' or 'brush off'

article a small, handheld tool used for cleaning or grooming

• She used a fine-bristled brush to paint delicate details on the canvas.
• Can you pass me that brush so I can fix my hair?
• I need to brush up on my math skills before the exam.
• He brushed off her comments as unimportant.

noun A tool with a sharp edge used for cutting and shaping wood, stone, or metal

verb To cut or shape with a chisel

• The sculptor used a chisel to carefully carve the intricate details into the marble statue.
• I borrowed my neighbor's chisel to fix the broken chair leg.
• I can't believe it, he chiseled me out of my money!
• She used her words as a chisel to chip away at his confidence.

noun a person or thing that claps, such as the metal bar that strikes a bell or the device that makes noise in applause

• The clapper in the bell tower was used to signal the start of the ceremony.
• I accidentally knocked the clapper off the bell while playing around in the tower.
• The clapper on that old bell is so loud, it can wake up the whole neighborhood.
• Her laughter was like the clapper of a bell, ringing out joyfully in the room.

noun a ship used for cutting and laying subsea pipelines

• The industrial cutter is used to precisely trim materials in manufacturing processes.
• Can you pass me the paper cutter so I can trim these flyers?
• I'm going to use the pizza cutter to slice up this pie.
• She is a real cutter when it comes to editing, always trimming unnecessary words.

noun a mechanical device that moves another device or part

• The taxi driver carefully navigated through the busy city streets.
• Hey, can you ask the driver to turn up the music?
• That driver is a speed demon on the highway.
• As the project manager, he was the driver behind the team's success.

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

• The craftsman carefully sharpened his edge tool before starting the intricate wood carving.
• I always make sure to have my edge tool handy when working on DIY projects.
• Dude, that new edge tool you got is so sharp, it's gonna make cutting through anything a breeze.
• Having a sharp mind is like having an edge tool in a world full of challenges.

noun a portable device used to project a long controllable stream of fire

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• The military used a flamethrower to clear out enemy bunkers.
• I heard they used a flamethrower to get rid of the wasp nest in the backyard.
• That car is so fast, it's like a flamethrower on wheels!
• Her words were like a flamethrower, burning through all of his excuses.

noun a small, short-handled axe used for chopping wood

• The lumberjack used a hatchet to chop down the tree.
• I found a rusty old hatchet in the shed.
• Let's go camping and bring the hatchet for chopping firewood.
• She used her sharp wit as a hatchet to cut down his argument.

noun a long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used mainly for weeding and breaking up soil

verb to use a hoe to cultivate or weed a garden or field

• The farmer used a hoe to cultivate the soil in the field.
• Can you pass me that hoe so I can start gardening?
• She's always out here hoeing around in other people's business.
• Don't be a hoe for attention, focus on your own goals.

noun a short crowbar used for forcing doors and windows

verb to force open (a door or window) with a jimmy

• Jimmy is a diligent employee who always meets deadlines.
• I heard Jimmy got a promotion at work, good for him!
• Jimmy is a cool dude, always down for a good time.
• The storm hit the town like Jimmy's temper, fast and fierce.

noun a device used for gripping or cutting, such as pliers or pincers

• The nanny took the little nipper for a walk in the park.
• I saw the cute little nipper playing with a toy in the yard.
• Hey, watch out for that nipper, he's a troublemaker!
• The new intern is a real nipper when it comes to learning the ropes.

noun a long, straight metal bar used for prying, lifting, or moving heavy objects

• The construction worker used a pinch bar to pry open the heavy crate.
• Hey, can you pass me that pinch bar so I can open this box?
• I always keep a pinch bar in my toolbox for when I need to jimmy something open.
• Sometimes it feels like life is throwing obstacles at you, but you just have to use a pinch bar to overcome them.

noun a tool or device used for clearing clogged drains or toilets by suction

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• The plumber used a plunger to unclog the drain.
• Can you pass me the plunger so I can fix the toilet?
• I had to use the plunger to deal with a major clog in the sink.
• She felt like she was drowning in work, but she used determination as her mental plunger to push through.

noun a book or manual that provides basic information or instruction

adjective of the most basic or essential importance

• Before starting the experiment, it is important to apply a primer to ensure proper adhesion of the paint.
• Make sure to use a primer before painting the walls to avoid any peeling or cracking.
• I always slap on a primer before putting on my makeup to make it last all day.
• Reading that book is a good primer before delving into more complex theories on the subject.

noun A person who punches or strikes with the fist

• The puncher on the assembly line efficiently stamps holes in metal sheets.
• The puncher at the office party was showing off his boxing skills.
• I heard that new guy is a real puncher on the basketball court.
• Her sharp words were like emotional punchers to his heart.

noun a device for torture, consisting of a frame on which a victim is stretched

verb to cause great physical or mental suffering

• The server room is equipped with a rack to store the network equipment.
• I need to organize my closet and get a shoe rack.
• Let's hit the slopes and shred the gnar on the ski rack.
• She has a rack of trophies from all her swimming competitions.

noun a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal

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• The fishing rod is made of high-quality materials for durability.
• I found a cool fishing rod at the store today.
• Let's go hit the rods this weekend and see what we can catch.
• She felt like she was walking on a tightrope, balancing on a thin rod of uncertainty.

noun a person or thing that sands, especially a power tool used for smoothing surfaces by abrasion

• The carpenter used a power sander to smooth out the surface of the wood.
• I borrowed my neighbor's sander to refinish my old coffee table.
• I'm thinking about picking up a new sander to tackle some DIY projects around the house.
• She was like a sander, slowly wearing down his defenses with her charm.

noun a saying or proverb

verb past tense of see, to perceive with the eyes

• I saw the CEO giving a presentation at the conference.
• I saw Sarah at the grocery store yesterday.
• I saw the new movie and it was lit!
• He saw through her lies and deception.

noun a person who collects and sells scrap metal or other items for recycling or reuse

• The scrapper was hired to remove debris from the construction site.
• My uncle is a scrapper who collects and sells scrap metal for a living.
• I heard that scrapper got into a fight at the bar last night.
• She's a scrapper when it comes to negotiations, always fighting for the best deal.

noun A large, heavy hammer typically used for breaking rock or driving in stakes.

• The construction worker used a sledgehammer to break up the concrete.
• I had to borrow my neighbor's sledgehammer to fix the fence.
• I'm gonna sledgehammer this problem until it's solved.
• Her words felt like a sledgehammer to his heart.

noun a device used for fastening clothing or other items, consisting of a metal or plastic piece that snaps into another part

• The professional photographer captured a stunning image of the snapper swimming in the ocean.
• I heard the snapper was caught by a local fisherman near the pier.
• That snapper is a real beauty, perfect for tonight's dinner.
• The journalist was known for being a real snapper, always getting the latest scoop on celebrity gossip.

noun a small, narrow spade for digging up potatoes or other root vegetables

• The farmer harvested a large crop of spuds from his field.
• Let's make some mashed spuds for dinner tonight.
• I love me some crispy spuds with my steak.
• His brain felt like a mushy spud after studying for hours.

noun a cork or other object used to close or block an opening

• The stopper on the bottle was tightly sealed to prevent any leaks.
• Don't forget to put the stopper back on the wine bottle after pouring yourself a glass.
• I lost the stopper for my water bottle, so now I have to drink from a regular cup.
• She was the stopper in the team's defense, always stopping the opposing players from scoring.

noun a piece of metal attached to the toe and heel of a shoe to make a tapping sound when dancing

verb to strike or touch something quickly and lightly

• The plumber fixed the leaky faucet by replacing the taps.
• I always make sure to turn off the taps tightly to avoid any leaks.
• Hey, can you help me tighten the taps in the bathroom?
• She knew how to tap into her creativity to come up with innovative solutions.

noun a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people

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• The pioneers traveled westward in a covered wagon.
• We loaded up the wagon with all our camping gear for the weekend.
• Let's hop on the party wagon and have a good time!
• She hitched her wagon to his star and rode his success to the top.

noun a person or tool used to pull wires through a confined space or conduit

• The electrician used a wire puller to guide the cables through the conduit.
• I borrowed my neighbor's wire puller to help with the wiring in my garage.
• Hey, can you pass me that wire puller so I can finish this job?
• As a project manager, he was known as the wire puller who could get things done efficiently.

noun a device or tool used for splitting or dividing something

• The audio signal is divided using a splitter to send it to multiple speakers.
• I need to get a splitter for my headphones so we can both listen to music.
• Hey, can you pass me that headphone splitter so we can share music?
• The decision to invest in a business was a real splitter, causing tension among the partners.

noun A tool used for cutting bolts or other metal objects

• The worker used a bolt cutter to remove the padlock from the gate.
• I borrowed my neighbor's bolt cutter to break the lock on my shed.
• I had to bust out the bolt cutter to get into the abandoned building.
• She felt like a bolt cutter, breaking through the barriers holding her back.

noun a loudspeaker with a built-in microphone, used for making announcements or speeches

• The police officer used a bullhorn to address the crowd.
• Can you grab the bullhorn so we can make an announcement?
• I'll grab the bullhorn and let everyone know what's going on.
• Her voice was like a bullhorn, loud and impossible to ignore.

noun A type of saw with a long, sharp blade that is stretched between two wheels and used for cutting wood or metal

• The carpenter used a bandsaw to cut through the thick piece of wood.
• I borrowed my neighbor's bandsaw to trim some branches in my backyard.
• I scored a sweet deal on a bandsaw at the flea market.
• His words cut through her like a bandsaw, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable.

noun A type of drain auger specifically designed for use in plumbing.

• The plumber used a plumber's snake to clear the clog in the drain.
• The plumber's snake is the best tool for unclogging sinks.
• I had to bust out the plumber's snake to fix the toilet.
• Sometimes you need to use a plumber's snake to clear out the obstacles in your life.

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• The farmer used a twitchfork to handle the hay bales with precision.
• I saw Billy using a twitchfork to poke at the ground in the backyard.
• Hey, pass me that twitchfork so I can stir the pot of soup.
• Her words felt like a twitchfork, poking at my emotions.

noun A tool with a shaped metal head fixed at a right angle on a handle, used for turning nuts or bolts.

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• The mechanic used a spanner to tighten the bolts on the machinery.
• Can you pass me the spanner so I can fix this bike?
• I always keep a spanner in my toolbox for quick fixes.
• She used her wit as a spanner to dismantle his argument.

noun acetylene - a colorless gas used as a fuel in welding and metal cutting.

• The welder used an acetylene torch to join the metal pieces together.
• I saw the mechanic fixing the car with an acetylene torch.
• The artist was really 'burning it up' with the acetylene torch in the workshop.
• Her words were like an acetylene torch, cutting through the lies and revealing the truth.

noun a tool used for drilling holes, typically made of adamantine material

• The adamantine drill was used to bore through the toughest rock formations.
• They brought out the adamantine drill to get through the stubborn rock.
• That adamantine drill is a beast when it comes to drilling through hard surfaces.
• Her determination was like an adamantine drill, breaking through any obstacles in her way.

noun a type of wrench with a jaw that can be adjusted to fit different sizes of nuts and bolts

• The mechanic used an adjustable spanner to tighten the bolts on the machine.
• I always keep an adjustable spanner in my toolbox for quick fixes around the house.
• Hey, can you pass me that monkey wrench? I think it's also called an adjustable spanner.
• In order to navigate through life's challenges, we must be like an adjustable spanner - adaptable and versatile.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The adjustable square is a useful tool for ensuring accurate right angles in woodworking.
• I love using the adjustable square when working on my DIY projects.
• That adjustable square is a game-changer for getting precise measurements.
• In life, sometimes we need to be like an adjustable square and adapt to different situations.

noun a tool used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts, with an adjustable jaw that can be widened or narrowed to fit different sizes

• The mechanic used an adjustable wrench to tighten the bolts on the engine.
• Can you pass me that adjustable wrench so I can fix this leak?
• I always keep my trusty adjustable wrench in my toolbox.
• Sometimes you need to use an adjustable wrench to find the right solution to a problem.

noun A cutting tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade set at right angles to the handle

• The carpenter used an adz to shape the wood into intricate designs.
• I borrowed my neighbor's adz to fix the fence in the backyard.
• Let me grab my adz and we can get this job done in no time.
• He used his sharp wit as an adz to cut through the lies and uncover the truth.

noun A type of hammer with a cutting edge opposite the face, used for shaping wood.

• The carpenter used an adz-eye hammer to shape the wood precisely.
• I borrowed my neighbor's adz-eye hammer to fix the fence.
• Hey, pass me that adz-eye hammer so I can get this job done.
• Her words hit me like a blow from an adz-eye hammer, leaving me speechless.