Tools And Equipment

noun a tool typically used for chopping wood, consisting of a heavy metal head attached to a handle

• The lumberjack used an ax to cut down the trees in the forest.
• I borrowed my neighbor's ax to chop some firewood.
• I can't believe he axed his own proposal just to spite her.
• She axed all negative thoughts from her mind and focused on positivity.

noun slang for a drinking spree or binge

• The metal bender machine is used to create precise bends in sheet metal.
• Bender is a skilled craftsman when it comes to shaping metal.
• Let's go watch some episodes of Bender from Futurama, he's hilarious!
• After a long day of work, I feel like I'm on an emotional bender.

noun a cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool

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• The blade of the knife was incredibly sharp.
• Be careful with that blade, it's really sharp.
• I love my new blade, it cuts through everything like butter.
• His words were like a blade, cutting through my defenses.

noun a portable tool that produces a hot, naked flame for the purpose of soldering, brazing, or welding

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• The welder used a blowtorch to join the metal pieces together.
• I borrowed my neighbor's blowtorch to fix the leaky pipe.
• Let's bring the blowtorch to the party and make some s'mores!
• Her words were like a blowtorch, burning through his defenses.

noun a device used for holding things tightly together or preventing movement

verb to fasten or hold something in place with a clamp

• The clamp was used to securely hold the pieces of metal together during the welding process.
• Can you pass me that clamp so I can fix this broken chair?
• I need to clamp down on my spending if I want to save money for vacation.
• Her anxiety felt like a tight clamp around her chest, making it hard to breathe.

noun a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

verb to pry or force open with a crowbar

• The worker used a crowbar to pry open the crate.
• I found a crowbar in the garage, wanna use it to open that stubborn lock?
• I heard he got into the car with just a crowbar, crazy!
• She used her charm as a crowbar to get what she wanted.

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 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 chisel with a concavo-convex cross section

verb to make a groove, hole, or indentation by scraping or digging forcefully

• The jeweler used a small chisel to carefully gouge out the intricate design on the silver bracelet.
• I accidentally gouged a hole in the wall while moving furniture around.
• The mechanic tried to gouge me on the price of fixing my car.
• The scandalous article seemed to gouge at the reputation of the famous actress.

noun a tool consisting of a handle with a heavy metal head attached at a right angle, used for breaking things or driving in nails

conjunction used together as a phrase to indicate intensity or forceful action

• The blacksmith worked diligently, using hammer and tongs to shape the hot metal into a horseshoe.
• He was going at it hammer and tongs, trying to finish the project before the deadline.
• The two teams were going at each other hammer and tongs on the football field.
• The debate between the two politicians was heated, with both of them going at it hammer and tongs to prove their point.

noun a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things or driving in nails

• The carpenter used a hammer to drive in the nails.
• I'll just grab a hammer and fix it myself.
• Let's go ham on this project with the hammer.
• Her words were like a hammer, hitting me with the truth.

noun a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for performing musical tasks

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• The scientist used a precise instrument to measure the temperature of the liquid.
• I borrowed my friend's guitar, it's a cool instrument to play.
• Check out this sick beat I made using my new instrument.
• Education is the most powerful instrument for changing the world.

noun A magnifying glass or lens used to make something appear larger or more detailed.

• The scientist used a magnifier to examine the tiny details of the specimen.
• Can you pass me the magnifier so I can get a closer look?
• I found this cool magnifier at the thrift store for a bargain.
• His intelligence acted as a magnifier, allowing him to see connections others couldn't.

noun a gripping tool with two pivoted limbs for holding or pulling things

• The scientist used a pair of pincers to carefully manipulate the delicate specimen.
• I grabbed the hot pan with pincers so I wouldn't burn my fingers.
• I need to borrow your pincers to fix this broken toy.
• His words felt like emotional pincers, squeezing my heart with their sharpness.

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.

adjective having a specified number or type of prongs

• The fork had three pronged tines for picking up food.
• I prefer using a three pronged fork when eating.
• Check out the cool three pronged fork I found in the kitchen.
• The company's strategy had multiple pronged approaches to increase sales.

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 type of paper or cloth coated with abrasive material, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces

• The carpenter used sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden table.
• I need to grab some sandpaper from the garage to fix up this old chair.
• I swear, that guy's attitude is rougher than sandpaper.
• Her words felt like sandpaper against his heart, rough and abrasive.

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 cutting instrument consisting of two blades joined together at one end

verb to cut or clip with scissors

• The tailor used a pair of sharp scissors to cut the fabric precisely.
• Can you pass me the scissors so I can trim this paper?
• I always keep a pair of snazzy scissors in my pencil case.
• Her sharp wit was like a pair of scissors, cutting through the nonsense.

noun a metal fastener with a helical ridge, used to join objects together by being rotated

verb to attach or fasten with a screw

• The screw must be tightened to secure the metal plates together.
• I can't believe I stripped the screw while trying to assemble the furniture.
• I'm so screwed if I don't finish this project by tomorrow.
• She really screwed up by missing the deadline for the presentation.

noun a tool with a handle and a broad scoop or blade for digging and moving material such as dirt, coal, snow, or grain

• The gardener used a shovel to dig up the soil for planting.
• Can you pass me that shovel so I can start digging?
• I'll grab the shovel and we can bury this problem once and for all.
• She had to shovel through piles of paperwork to find the right document.

noun a strip of leather, canvas, or other material used for sharpening razors or other cutting tools

• The barber used a leather strop to sharpen his straight razor.
• I always see my dad using a strop to keep his knives sharp.
• I need to strop my blade before I go hunting this weekend.
• His constant criticism felt like a strop on my self-esteem.

noun a stubby object or person

adjective describing something as short and thick

• The carpenter used a stubby pencil to mark the measurements on the wood.
• I found a stubby little pen in my bag that still works.
• He's always carrying around a stubby little knife in his pocket.
• Her stubby fingers struggled to grasp the tiny beads.

noun a flexible ruler used for measuring length, typically made of a thin strip of metal, cloth, or plastic

• The tailor used a tape measure to take precise measurements for the custom suit.
• Can you pass me the tape measure so I can see if this couch will fit through the door?
• I always keep a tape measure in my toolbox for quick fixes around the house.
• She used her intelligence as a tape measure to gauge the situation before making a decision.

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.

verb to release or undo a fastening or restraint

• Please remember to unfasten your seatbelt before exiting the vehicle.
• Don't forget to unfasten your shoelaces before taking off your shoes.
• I had to unfasten my belt after eating too much at the buffet.
• She needed to unfasten her mind from the stress of work by taking a break.

adjective easily handled or managed; manageable

• The new software program is much more wieldy than the old one, making it easier for employees to navigate.
• I find the smaller laptop to be more wieldy for carrying around with me.
• I prefer a wieldy backpack when I'm out hiking - it's easier to move around with.
• She found the new project to be more wieldy than she initially thought, able to be managed with ease.

noun A tool used for gripping and turning objects, typically consisting of a handle and metal shaft with a jaw or jaws at one end

verb To twist or pull (something) violently or suddenly

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• The mechanic used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the car engine.
• Can you pass me the wrench so I can fix this leaky pipe?
• I can't believe he tried to wrench the door open after locking himself out.
• She felt like someone had twisted a wrench in her heart when she heard the news.

noun a cutting tool with a hooked blade for pruning or cutting vegetation

• The farmer used a billhook to trim the branches of the fruit trees.
• I found a rusty old billhook in the shed, wanna use it for clearing the bushes?
• Hey, pass me that billhook so I can hack away at these weeds.
• She used her sharp wit as a billhook to cut through his arguments.

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 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 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.