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 [noun]

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

Ex: He kept a hammer in his toolbox for various home repair tasks .

mallet [noun]

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

Ex: The sculptor carefully tapped the marble block with a small mallet to shape the sculpture .

saw [noun]

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

Ex: The saw 's sharp teeth helped it glide smoothly through the material .

chainsaw [noun]

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

Ex: She wore protective gear while using the chainsaw for safety .

drill [noun]

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

Ex:

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: She needed a larger wrench to loosen the rusted nuts on the car 's wheel .

screw [noun]

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

Ex: She tightened the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling .

screwdriver [noun]

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

Ex: He kept a screwdriver in his toolbox for quick repairs around the house .

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 carefully hammered the nail to avoid splitting the wood .

glue [noun]

a substance that is used to stick things to each other

Ex: She kept a bottle of glue handy for school projects and repairs .

file [noun]

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

Ex: He used a diamond file to precisely shape the metal components of the jewelry .

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: She learned how to use a chisel safely in her woodworking class .

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: Please hand me the wrench so I can loosen the bolt .

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: She replaced the missing nut on the bolt to prevent the assembly from coming loose .

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: She replaced the old washer to fix the dripping faucet .

fork [noun]

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

Ex: He found the fork useful for turning over leaves in the fall .

shovel [noun]

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

Ex: She always kept a shovel in the shed for yard work .

wheelbarrow [noun]

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

Ex: She pushed the wheelbarrow carefully over the uneven ground .

toolbox [noun]

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

Ex: She rummaged through the toolbox to find the right size socket wrench for the project .

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 plumber used channel-lock pliers to tighten the pipe fittings .

wire cutter [noun]

a hand tool specifically designed for cutting wires and cables

Ex: She used a pair of diagonal wire cutters to snip the damaged wire and replace it with a new one .

duct tape [noun]

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

Ex: She wrapped duct tape around the broken handle of her suitcase to keep it together .

plunger [noun]

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

Ex: She kept a plunger handy in the bathroom cabinet for minor plumbing emergencies .

crowbar [noun]

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

Ex: He kept a crowbar in his garage for various projects .

staple gun [noun]

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

Ex: He carefully loaded the staple gun before starting his craft project .

box cutter [noun]

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

Ex: The contractor used a sturdy box cutter to cut drywall sheets to size during the renovation .

to function [verb]

to work or perform properly

Ex: After a thorough cleaning , the computer 's operating system began to function more responsively .

adjustable wrench [noun]

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

Ex: She appreciated how the adjustable wrench could replace multiple fixed-size wrenches .

tape measure [noun]

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 tailor used a tape measure to take precise measurements for the custom-made suit .

sledgehammer [noun]

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: She found the sledgehammer effective for removing stubborn tiles .

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: She learned how to handle an ax safely during the camping trip .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives