Phrase guide
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noun
A tool powered by human muscular action rather than a motor or engine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Broader terms: tool
noun
a tool used with workers' hands
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tool
Narrower terms: awl, bevel, bevel square, bodkin, threader, crank, starter, dibble, dibber, file, float, plasterer's float, graver, graving tool, pointel, pointrel, gutter, hammer, hand shovel, marlinespike, marlinspike, marlingspike, miter box, mitre box, opener, pallet, pestle, pick, pincer, pair of pincers, tweezer, pair of tweezers, pipe cutter, pitchfork, plane, carpenter's plane, woodworking plane, pliers, pair of pliers, plyers, plumber's snake, auger, plunger, plumber's helper, ravehook, sandblaster, saw, scraper, screwdriver, shovel, soldering iron, spatula, spreader, square, straightedge, tire iron, tire tool, trowel, weeder, weed-whacker, wire stripper, wrench, spanner
History
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Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
