tools
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈtuɫz// UK //tˈuːlz// tools
n. objects that you hold in your hand to help you do a specific job. You use them to fix things, build furniture, or work in the garden.
n. physical instruments or devices held in the hand and used to perform a specific manual task. Often used metaphorically to describe software or methods that facilitate a process.
He keeps his gardening tools in the shed.
The mechanic reached for his set of specialized tools to repair the car's engine.
While primitive tools were crafted from stone and bone, modern industrial versions are engineered from high-grade alloys to withstand extreme heat and pressure during manufacturing.
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to a set or collection of equipment.