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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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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
hammer
hammer
[noun]

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

Ex: He used a hammer to drive nails into the wooden frame. 
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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 carpenter used a wooden mallet to gently tap the chisel into the wood. 
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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 used a saw to cut the wooden board to the desired length. 
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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 used a chainsaw to cut down the old tree in his yard. 
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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 carpenter used a cordless drill to assemble the wooden shelves. 
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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: He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the bicycle's handlebars. 
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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 used a screwdriver to tighten the screws holding the shelves to the wall. 
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screwdriver

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

Ex: He grabbed a screwdriver to assemble the new furniture. 
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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: He used a nail to secure the wooden boards in place. 
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glue
glue
[noun]

a substance that is used to stick things to each other

Ex: She applied glue to the edges of the paper to create a scrapbook. 
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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: She used a metal file to sharpen the blades of her gardening shears. 
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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: He used a chisel to carve intricate designs into the wood. 
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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: I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel. 
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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: He tightened the nut onto the bolt to secure the bracket firmly in place. 
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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: He used a washer to secure the bolt on the lawnmower. 
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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: The fork's tines were perfect for breaking up compacted dirt. 
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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: He found a lightweight shovel useful for camping trips. 
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wheelbarrow

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

Ex: He filled the wheelbarrow with soil for the garden. 
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toolbox
toolbox
[noun]

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

Ex: He kept his wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers neatly organized in his toolbox. 
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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 electrician used pliers to twist the wires together securely. 
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wire cutter

a hand tool specifically designed for cutting wires and cables

Ex: He used a wire cutter to trim the excess electrical wire after completing the installation. 
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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: He used duct tape to temporarily patch the hole in the inflatable boat. 
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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: He used a plunger to unclog the kitchen sink after it became blocked with food debris. 
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crowbar
crowbar
[noun]

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

Ex: He used a crowbar to pry open the old wooden door. 
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staple gun

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

Ex: He used a staple gun to attach the fabric to the wooden frame. 
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box cutter

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

Ex: He used a box cutter to open the package that had just arrived. 
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to function

to work or perform properly

Ex: I hope the new software update will improve the way my smartphone functions. 
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adjustable wrench

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

Ex: He used an adjustable wrench to tighten the plumbing fittings. 
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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 carpenter used a tape measure to determine the length of the wooden board needed for the shelf. 
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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: He used a sledgehammer to break apart the old concrete patio. 
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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 used an ax to chop firewood for the winter. 
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