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  1. What does "tool" really mean? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Oct 19, 2011 · In this MSO question, the author refers to himself as sounding like a "tool". What does this mean? Specifically, the way it is used in the linked question implies that being a tool means …

  2. meaning in context - What is meant by the (slang) word "tool," when ...

    Oct 3, 2013 · The penis definition is for a different use of the word tool. Specifically, it's when one says "his tool" meaning "his penis". But, saying "he is such a tool," (as the OP asked about) does not …

  3. What’s the difference between “tool” and “utility”?

    Sep 2, 2012 · I find these two words appear together often, especially mentioned as tool and utility for the Unix operating system. So I am wondering about the difference between them.

  4. "A tool to do" vs. "a tool that does" vs. "a tool for doing"

    tool_name, tool_description For example: hapi, a server framework for Node.js My question is, which of these should I use: ClippingMagic, an online tool to remove image backgrounds ClippingMagic, an …

  5. pronunciation - Is there any online tool to read (pronounce) IPA and ...

    Aug 2, 2015 · The IPA tool in your first link does an incredibly poor job of pronunciation of even simple words. Of course, it's likely that much of the problem is with IPA -- it's not all it's cracked up to be.

  6. phrase requests - Alternative to "one more tool in my toolbox ...

    Oct 31, 2019 · I could use "one more tool in my toolbox" to describe a final addition to the various methods I have for doing something. However, I'm not sure about "tool" occuring twice in such a …

  7. grammar - Is this a simple or complex sentence? "A typical ...

    Mar 15, 2024 · 2 I have this sentence: A typical characteristic of EDM is that the cavity cut by the tool electrode is larger than the tool itself. I want to determine whether it is a simple or complex sentence. …

  8. Proverb/phrase for using a tool/process not intended for its purpose ...

    Mar 5, 2019 · By using a wrong tool/process to achieve something that this tool/process is not intended for, your colleague, in a way, is trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.

  9. Word for a person being used - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Mar 5, 2017 · I'm looking for a word to describe someone who is being used. I want a noun to describe this person, not a verb or or adjective. Maybe like a pushover.

  10. meaning - Difference between tooling and tool? - English Language ...

    May 17, 2020 · Difference between tooling and tool? Ask Question Asked 5 years, 6 months ago Modified 5 years, 6 months ago