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 tool with bristles or other filaments, used for applying paint or ink

  • The artist carefully selected the finest paintbrush for his latest masterpiece.
  • I can't find my favorite paintbrush, have you seen it anywhere?
  • I'm going to borrow your paintbrush to touch up this wall real quick.
  • Her words were like a delicate paintbrush, adding color to the otherwise dull conversation.

noun A device or implement used to carry out a particular function or task

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  • The scientist used a sophisticated tool to analyze the data.
  • I always keep a multitool in my pocket, just in case.
  • That new app is a great tool for staying organized.
  • Education is a powerful tool for opening doors to new opportunities.

noun a long, flat wooden or metal strip that is marked in units of length and is used for measuring

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  • The yardstick is used as a standard measurement tool in the construction industry.
  • Hey, can you pass me that yardstick so I can measure this table?
  • I can't believe he actually used a yardstick to measure his height, what a nerd!
  • In business, customer satisfaction is often used as a yardstick to measure success.

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 set of tools designed to be used together or for a specific purpose

  • The toolkit provided by the organization includes various resources for project management.
  • I borrowed my friend's toolkit to fix the loose screw in my chair.
  • I'm gonna need my toolkit to tackle this DIY project.
  • Education is the toolkit that empowers individuals to succeed in life.

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

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  • 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.