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B2 Level Wordlist - Tools

Here you will learn some English words about tools, such as "ax", "bolt", "hammer", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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hammer
hammer
[noun]

a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.

Ex: The hammer's weight provided the force needed for tougher jobs .
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mallet
mallet
[noun]

a hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects

Ex: The blacksmith wielded a sturdy metal mallet to shape the red-hot iron into horseshoes .
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saw
saw
[noun]

a metal tool with a toothed blade that is used for cutting wood, metal, etc. by moving back and forth

Ex: He kept the saw in a secure place when not in use to prevent accidents .
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chainsaw
chainsaw
[noun]

a tool with a toothed chain inside that is powered by a small engine, used for cutting wood

Ex: He maintained the chainsaw by regularly sharpening the chain .
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drill
drill
[noun]

a handheld tool that uses rotational force to create holes or drive screws in various materials

Ex: The construction crew relied on powerful drills to anchor the beams securely into the foundation .
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wrench
wrench
[noun]

a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes

Ex: The assembly line worker used a wrench to secure the components of the machine .
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screw
screw
[noun]

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fastened into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

Ex: He replaced the old screws with longer ones to better secure the shelf to the wall .
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screwdriver

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

Ex: The magnetic tip of the screwdriver helped hold screws in place .
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nail
nail
[noun]

a small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together

Ex: She checked that each nail was driven in straight for a neat finish .
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glue
glue
[noun]

a substance that is used to stick things to each other

Ex: He made sure to let the glue dry completely before using the item again .
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file
file
[noun]

a metal tool with a rough surface that is used to smooth wooden or metal rough edges

Ex: The mechanic used a half-round file to deburr the edges of the metal part .
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chisel
chisel
[noun]

a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.

Ex: The set included different sizes of chisels for various tasks .
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bolt
bolt
[noun]

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

Ex: The mechanic replaced the rusted bolt with a new one .
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nut
nut
[noun]

a flat piece of metal with a hole in the middle through which a bolt is put to secure or fasten objects together

Ex: The engineer specified stainless steel nuts and bolts for the outdoor furniture to prevent rusting.
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washer
washer
[noun]

a flat rubber, plastic, or metal ring which is small and acts as a seal or is put between a nut and a bolt to tighten their connection

Ex: A rubber washer is often used in plumbing to create a watertight seal .
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fork
fork
[noun]

a gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay

Ex: She used the fork to prepare the vegetable patch for planting .
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shovel
shovel
[noun]

a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.

Ex: The shovel's sharp edge made it easier to cut through tough ground .
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wheelbarrow

an object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things

Ex: She decorated her wheelbarrow for a fun garden display .
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toolbox
toolbox
[noun]

a portable, often metal box for organizing and keeping tools in

Ex: The carpenter 's toolbox was a well-worn wooden chest filled with saws , hammers , and measuring tapes .
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pliers
pliers
[noun]

a small metal tool with two jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting materials such as wires, pipes, or small objects

Ex: The jeweler used precision pliers to manipulate delicate pieces of metal for crafting jewelry .
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wire cutter

a hand tool specifically designed for cutting wires and cables

Ex: The maintenance technician carried a set of wire cutters in his toolkit for repairing electrical equipment .
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duct tape
duct tape
[noun]

a silver-colored object that is sticky on one side and is used for fixing things

Ex: During camping , duct tape proved invaluable for repairing torn tents and broken equipment .
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plunger
plunger
[noun]

a tool with a rubber cup fixed to a handle, used for clearing blocked pipes or drains

Ex: The homeowner successfully used a plunger to fix the slow-draining bathtub .
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crowbar
crowbar
[noun]

an iron bar with one end curved that is used as a lever

Ex: She learned how to handle a crowbar safely to avoid injury .
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staple gun

a metal tool that uses staples to fix paper or wood to other materials

Ex: The manual staple gun is lightweight and easy to handle .
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box cutter

a small razor with an adjustable blade used for cutting cardboard boxes, packaging materials, and other items

Ex: The artist used a box cutter to precisely cut out shapes from cardboard for a sculpture project .
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to function

to work or perform properly

Ex: The organization implemented new policies to ensure that its processes would function more efficiently .
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adjustable wrench

a type of wrench with a movable part that can turn or hold things of different sizes

Ex: She found the adjustable wrench handy for assembling furniture with different bolt sizes .
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tape measure

a flexible measuring tool consisting of a long strip of metal, cloth, or plastic with measurement markings, used to measure lengths and distances accurately

Ex: The surveyor used a laser tape measure for accurate distance measurements in the field .
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sledgehammer

a large tool consisted of a long handle with a heavy metal block at its end, used with both hands to break a stone, etc.

Ex: The sledgehammer's weight made it ideal for delivering powerful strikes .
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ax
ax
[noun]

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

Ex: He polished the wooden handle of his grandfather 's old ax.
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