#implement instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
supertype: instrumentality__instrumentation an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
subtype: bar.artifact a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction of weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
subtype: belaying_pin a wood or metal bar to which a rope can be secured (as on a ship or in mountain climbing)
subtype: deadbolt__bolt the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
subtype: safety_bolt__safety_lock a bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate
subtype: bolt.bar a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech
subtype: carpenter's_level__carpenter'slevel a straight bar of light metal with a spirit level in it
subtype: plumb_level__plumblevel a carpenter's level with a plumb line at right angles to it
subtype: chinning_bar a horizontal bar on which you can chin yourself
subtype: core.bar a bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil
subtype: crossbar.bar a horizontal bar that goes across something
subtype: whiffletree__whippletree__swingletree a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling
subtype: drawbar a strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled
subtype: fret a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
subtype: grab_bar a bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourself
subtype: handlebar the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
subtype: handspike a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a lever
subtype: heaver a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope)
subtype: lever a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
subtype: compound_lever a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum
subtype: nutcrackers__nutcracker a compound lever used to crack nuts open
subtype: pair_of_pliers__pliers__plyers a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
subtype: locking_pliers pliers that can be locked in place
subtype: needlenose_pliers small pliers with long thin jaws for fine work
subtype: pump-type_pliers a type of pliers
subtype: rib_joint_pliers a type of pliers
subtype: slip-joint_pliers pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws
subtype: pair_of_scissors__scissors and edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
subtype: clipper__clippers scissors for cutting hair or finger nails
subtype: shears large scissors with strong blades
subtype: clippers__clipper shears for cutting grass or shrubbery
subtype: pruning_shears shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody plants
subtype: secateurs__secateur (British) small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface
subtype: snips__tinsnips hand shears for cutting sheet metal
subtype: thinning_shears shears with one serrate blade; used for thinning hair
subtype: snuffers scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick
subtype: crowbar__wrecking_bar__pry__prybar a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
subtype: jim_crow__jimcrow a crowbar fitted with a claw for pulling nails
subtype: jimmy__jemmy a short crowbar; "in England they call a jimmy and jemmy"
subtype: gun_trigger__guntrigger__trigger lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
subtype: hair_trigger a gun trigger that responds with little pressure
subtype: hand_throttle a hand-operated lever that controls the throttle valve
subtype: key.lever a lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed
subtype: backspace_key__backspacekey__backspacer the typewriter key used for back spacing
subtype: control_key__controlkey__command_key__commandkey (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters
subtype: return_key__return the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
subtype: space_bar__spacebar the bar-shaped typewriter key that introduces spaces when used
subtype: tab_key__tabkey the key on an electric typewriter that causes a tabulation
subtype: telegraph_key__telegraphkey key consisting of a lever that sends a telegraph signal when it is depressed and the circuit is closed
subtype: peavey__peavy__cant_dog a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
subtype: cant_hook a peavey having a hook instead of a spike; used for handling logs
subtype: foot_pedal__pedal__treadle__foot_lever a lever that is operated with the foot
subtype: accelerator_pedal__accelerator__gas_pedal__gaspedal__gas__throttle__gun a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
subtype: brake_pedal__brakepedal foot pedal that moves a piston in the master brake cylinder
subtype: clutch_pedal__clutch a pedal that operates a clutch
subtype: soft_pedal a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound
subtype: sustaining_pedal__loud_pedal a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating
subtype: pinch_bar__pinchbar a lever with a pointed projection that serves as a fulcrum; used to roll heavy wheels
subtype: ripping_bar a steel lever with one end formed into a ripping chisel and the other a gooseneck with a claw for pulling nails
subtype: rocker_arm__valve_rocker__valverocker a lever pivoted at the center; used especially to push a valve down in an internal-combustion engine
subtype: spark_lever__sparklever (on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition
subtype: control_stick__controlstick__stick__joystick a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
subtype: tappet a lever that is moved in order to tap something else
subtype: tiller lever used to turn the rudder on a boat
subtype: tire_iron__tire_tool hand tool consisting of a lever that is used to force the casing of a pneumatic tire onto a steel wheel
subtype: rail.bar a horizontal bar (usually of wood)
subtype: hitchrack__hitching_bar a fixed horizontal rail to which a horse can be hitched to prevent it from straying
subtype: ledger_board top rail of a fence or balustrade
subtype: picture_rail__picturerail rail fixed to a wall for hanging pictures
subtype: plate_rail__platerail rail or narrow shelf fixed to a wall to display plates
subtype: split_rail__splitrail__fence_rail__fencerail a rail that is split from a log
subtype: rotor.bar the revolving bar of a distributor
subtype: shackle a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
subtype: slice_bar__slicebar iron bar used to loosen and rake clinkers out of furnaces
subtype: towel_rail__towelrail__towel_bar__towelbar a horizontal bar a few inches from a wall for holding towels
subtype: rails__rail__track a bar or bars of rolled steel making a track along which vehicles can roll
subtype: third_rail__thirdrail a rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive
subtype: beater an implement for beating
subtype: carpet_beater__rug_beater__rugbeater implement for beating dust out of carpets
subtype: eggbeater__eggwhisk a mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream
subtype: brush.implement an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
subtype: bottlebrush a cylindrical brush on a thin shaft that is used to clean bottles
subtype: bristle_brush__bristlebrush a brush that is made with the short stiff hairs of an animal or plant
subtype: clothesbrush a brush used for cleaning clothing
subtype: hairbrush a brush used to groom a person's hair
subtype: nailbrush a brush used to clean a person's fingernails
subtype: paintbrush a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
subtype: sable_brush__sablebrush__sable__sable's_hair_pencil an artist's brush made of sable hair
subtype: rigger_brush__rigger a long slender pointed sable brush used by artists
subtype: scrub_brush__scrubbrush__scrubbing_brush__scrubbingbrush__scrubber a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning
subtype: shaving_brush__shavingbrush a brush used to apply lather prior to shaving
subtype: toothbrush small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
subtype: electric_toothbrush a toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates the head of the brush
subtype: buff.implement__buffer an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
subtype: candlesnuffer an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle
subtype: cleaning_implement any of a large class of implements used for cleaning
subtype: broom a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
subtype: besom a broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle
subtype: push_broom a wide broom that is pushed ahead of the sweeper
subtype: whiskbroom__whisk a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes
subtype: carpet_sweeper__sweeper a cleaning device with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the device is pushed over a carpet
subtype: cleaning_pad a pad used as a cleaning implement
subtype: scouring_pad a small abrasive cleaning pad used for scouring pots and pans
subtype: soap_pad a cleaning pad containing soap
subtype: pipe_cleaner cleaning implement consisting of a flexible tufted wire that is used to clean a pipe stem
subtype: pull-through cleaning implement consisting of an oily rag attached by a cord to a weight; is pulled through the barrel of a rifle or handgun to clean it
subtype: squeegee T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows)
subtype: swob__swab__mop cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
subtype: dustmop__dust_mop__dry_mop a dry swab for dusting floors
subtype: sponge_mop a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent
subtype: eraser an implement used to erase something
subtype: blackboard_eraser an eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard
subtype: ink_eraser__inkeraser an eraser that removes ink marks
subtype: rubber_eraser__rubber__pencil_eraser an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
subtype: fire_iron metal fireside implements
subtype: fire_tongs__coal_tongs tongs for taking hold of burning coals
subtype: stove_poker__stovepoker__poker__fire_hook__salamander fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
subtype: shovel.fire_iron a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace
subtype: flail an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
subtype: hook.implement a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
subtype: boat_hook pole-handled hook used to pull or push boats
subtype: buttonhook a hook for pulling a button through a buttonhole
subtype: crotchet a small tool or hook-like implement
subtype: cup_hook__cuphook hook (usually on the underside of a shelf) for hanging cups
subtype: fishhook a barbed hook for catching fish
subtype: gaff an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
subtype: gig.hook a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
subtype: meat_hook a strong pointed hook from which the carcasses of animals are hung
subtype: skyhook a hook that is imagined to be suspended from the sky
subtype: branding_iron__iron implement used to brand live stock
subtype: leather_strip__leatherstrip implement consisting of a strip of leather
subtype: lash__thong leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
subtype: strap an elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
subtype: bootstrap a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
subtype: cheekpiece either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece
subtype: chin_strap a strap attached to a hat; passes under the chin and holds the hat in place
subtype: crupper a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
subtype: rein one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
subtype: bearing_rein__bearingrein__checkrein a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
subtype: leading_rein__leadingrein rein to direct the horse's head left or right
subtype: strop a leather strap used to sharpen razors
subtype: thong a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together
subtype: needle a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
subtype: crochet_needle__crochetneedle__crochet_hook__crochethook a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting
subtype: hypodermic_needle a hollow needle
subtype: knitting_needle needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs
subtype: packing_needle__packingneedle a large needle used to sew up canvas packages
subtype: sewing_needle a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth
subtype: darning_needle__darningneedle__embroidery_needle a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
subtype: sharp a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
subtype: upholstery_needle any of several very heavy and sometimes curved sewing needles used by upholsterers
subtype: oar an implement used to propel or steer a boat
subtype: boat_paddle__paddle a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
subtype: short-handled_scull__shorthandledscull__scull one of a pair of short-handled oars
subtype: long-handled_scull__scull a long-handled oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward
subtype: sweep_oar__sweepoar__sweep a long oar used in an open boat
subtype: rod a long thin implement made of metal or wood
subtype: baton a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to direct an orchestra
subtype: wand a baton used by a magician or water diviner
subtype: connecting_rod a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)
subtype: piston_rod connecting rod that moves or is moved by a piston
subtype: control_rod__controlrod a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction
subtype: divining_rod__dowsing_rod__dowsingrod a rod (usually a forked branch) that is said to dip down when held over and underground source of water or minerals
subtype: fishing_rod__fishingrod__fishing_pole__fishingpole a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
subtype: fly_rod a long flexible fishing rod used in fly fishing
subtype: spinning_rod a fishing rod designed for casting a spinning lure
subtype: pole a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
subtype: barge_pole__bargepole a long pole used to propel or guide a barge; "I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole"
subtype: microphone_boom__boom a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set
subtype: caber a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of Scotland)
subtype: mast.pole any sturdy upright pole
subtype: ski_pole__skipole a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing
subtype: spar a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
subtype: boom any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring
subtype: bowsprit a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
subtype: dolphin_striker__martingale spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat
subtype: gaff.spar a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
subtype: jibboom a spar that extends the bowsprit
subtype: mast a vertical spar for supporting sails
subtype: foremast the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
subtype: jiggermast__jigger any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl
subtype: jury_mast a temporary mast to replace one that has broken off
subtype: mainmast the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
subtype: mizzenmast__mizenmast__mizzen__mizen third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
subtype: topmast the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig
subtype: fore-topmast the topmast next above the foremast
subtype: main-topmast the topmast next above the mainmast
subtype: royal_mast__royalmast topmast immediately above the topgallant mast
subtype: topgallant_mast__topgallant a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel
subtype: sprit a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally
subtype: yard.spar a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen
subtype: main_yard yard for a square mainsail
subtype: stilt one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground; "he was so tall I thought he was on stilts"
subtype: ramrod a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
subtype: ramrod.rod a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm
subtype: rotating_shaft__shaft a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
subtype: camshaft has cams attached to it
subtype: crankshaft a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
subtype: driveshaft a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application
subtype: mandrel__spindle__mandril__arbor any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
subtype: transmission_shaft rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential
subtype: shaft.rod a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
subtype: axle a shaft on which a wheel rotates
subtype: dead_axle an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it
subtype: axletree a dead axle on a carriage or wagon that has terminal spindles on which the wheel revolve
subtype: axle_bar an iron bar that serves as an axletree
subtype: journal.axle the part of the axle contained by a bearing
subtype: live_axle__driving_axle__drivingaxle the axle of a self-propelled vehicle that provides the driving power
subtype: thill one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it
subtype: stair-rod__stairrod a rod that holds a stair-carpet in the angle between two steps
subtype: tie_rod__tierod either of two rods that link the steering gear to the front wheels
subtype: sharpener any implement that is used to make an edge sharper; "a knife sharpener"
subtype: grindstone a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
subtype: steel.sharpener knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
subtype: strop a leather strap used to sharpen razors
subtype: snuffer a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles
subtype: fishgig__spear__gig__fizgig__lance an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
subtype: harpoon a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
subtype: leister a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)
subtype: spike.implement a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
subtype: sports_implement an implement used in a sport
subtype: baton.sports_implement an implement passed from runner to runner in a relay race
subtype: cue_stick__cuestick__cue__poolcue__pool_stick sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards
subtype: hockey_stick sports implement consisting of a stick used by hockey players to move the puck
subtype: mallet.sports_implement a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball
subtype: croquet_mallet__croquetmallet a mallet used to strike the ball in croquet
subtype: polo_mallet__polo_stick a mallet used to strike the ball in polo
subtype: pole.sports_implement a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
subtype: racquet__racket a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
subtype: badminton_racket__badmintonracket__badminton_racquet__badmintonracquet__battledore a light long-handled racket used by badminton players
subtype: crosse a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse
subtype: squash_racket__squash_racquet__bat a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
subtype: tennis_racket__tennis_racquet a racket used to play tennis
subtype: stick implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"
subtype: bow.stick a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument
subtype: fiddlestick__violin_bow a bow used in playing the violin
subtype: club stout stick that is larger at one end; "he carried a club in self defense"; "he felt as if he had been hit with a club"
subtype: bat a club used for hitting a ball in various games
subtype: baseball_bat__lumber an implement used in baseball by the batter
subtype: paddle.bat small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
subtype: table-tennis_racquet__table-tennis_bat__pingpong_paddle paddle used to play table tennis
subtype: bludgeon a club used as a weapon
subtype: cosh__blackjack a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
subtype: cudgel a club that is used as a weapon
subtype: bastinado a cudgel used to give someone a beating on the soles of the feet
subtype: shillelagh__shillalah (Irish) a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)
subtype: Indian_club a bottle-shaped club used in exercises
subtype: knobkerrie__knobkerry a short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end; used by aborigines in southern Africa
subtype: lathi__lathee club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India
subtype: truncheon__nightstick__billy__billystick__stick a policeman's club
subtype: diving_rod__dowser__waterfinder__water_finder__waterfinder forked stick said to indicate underground water or oil
subtype: drumstick a stick used for playing a drum
subtype: mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike percussion instruments
subtype: matchstick a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
subtype: maulstick__mahlstick a long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush
subtype: singlestick__fencing_stick__fencingstick__backsword a stick used instead of a sword for fencing
subtype: spindle a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
subtype: staff.stick a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff"
subtype: alpenstock a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers
subtype: shepherd's_crook__crook a long staff with one end being hook shaped
subtype: crutch.staff a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
subtype: distaff the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
subtype: flagpole__flagstaff a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised
subtype: pikestaff the staff of a pike
subtype: quarterstaff a long stout staff used as a weapon
subtype: stob (dialect) a short straight stick of wood
subtype: swizzle_stick__swizzlestick a small stick used to stir mixed drinks
subtype: walking_stick__walkingstick a stick carried in the hand for support in walking
subtype: cane a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
subtype: malacca_cane__malaccacane__malacca a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm
subtype: swagger_stick__swaggerstick a short cane or stick covered with leather and carried by army officers
subtype: sword_cane__swordcane__swordstick a cane concealing a sword or dagger
subtype: supplejack walking stick made from the wood of an American tropical vine
subtype: stirrer an implement used for stirring
subtype: swab implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
subtype: swatter__flyswatter__flyswat an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
subtype: tool an implement used in the practice of a vocation
subtype: abrader a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing
subtype: abrading_stone a primitive stone artifact (usually made of sandstone) used as an abrader
subtype: steel-wool_pad abrader consisting of a pad of steel wool used for polishing or smoothing
subtype: bender a tool for bending; "he used pliers as a bender"
subtype: comb.tool any of several tools for straightening fibers
subtype: currycomb a square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses
subtype: cutting_implement__cuttingimplement a tool used for cutting or slicing
subtype: bit.cutting_implement the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"
subtype: bur__burr small bit used in dentistry or surgery
subtype: center_bit__centre_bit a bit with a sharp center point for guidance and two side cutters
subtype: chamfer_bit a bit that is used for beveling
subtype: counterbore__countersink__countersinkbit a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
subtype: drilling_bit__drill_bit__drillbit a bit used in drilling for oil
subtype: core_bit an annular drilling bit to allow core samples to be taken
subtype: fishtail_bit__blade_bit__bladebit a drilling bit with cutting edges usually hardened against wear
subtype: rock_bit__roller_bit a drill bit that has hardened rotating rollers
subtype: expansion_bit__expansionbit__expansive_bit__expansivebit a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes
subtype: pilot_bit__pilotbit a small bit that drills a first hole to guide a larger drill
subtype: spade_bit__spadebit a thin bit with a center point and cutting edges on either side
subtype: twist_bit__twistbit__twist_drill a bit or drill having deep helical grooves
subtype: blade.cutting_implement the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
subtype: knife_blade__knifeblade the blade of a knife
subtype: razorblade a blade that has very sharp edge
subtype: cutting_tool__cuttingtool__cutter__cutlery a cutting implement; a tool for cutting
subtype: bolt_cutter an implement for cutting bolts
subtype: cigar_cutter__cigarcutter an implement for cutting the tip off of a cigar
subtype: die.cutting_tool a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods
subtype: edge_tool any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)
subtype: adz__adze an edge tool used to cut and shape wood
subtype: ax__axe an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
subtype: broadax__broadaxe a large ax with a broad cutting blade
subtype: battle-ax__battle-axe a broadax used as a weapon
subtype: Lochaber_ax a battle-ax formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
subtype: poleax__poleaxe a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
subtype: common_ax__common_axe__Dayton_ax__Dayton_axe an ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side
subtype: double-bitted_ax__double-bitted_axe__Western_ax__Western_axe an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head
subtype: fireman's_ax__fireman'sax__fireman's_axe__fireman'saxe an ax that has a long handle and a head with one cutting edge and a point on the other side
subtype: hatchet short ax used to chop wood
subtype: broad_hatchet__broadhatchet a short-handled hatchet with a broad blade opposite a hammerhead
subtype: claw_hatchet a hatchet that has a cleft for pulling nails
subtype: half_hatchet a hatchet with a broad blade on one end and a hammer head of the other
subtype: ice_ax__iceax__iceaxe__piolet an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice
subtype: poleaxe an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
subtype: chisel an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
subtype: burin a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving
subtype: cold_chisel__set_chisel__setchisel narrow chisel made of steel; used to cut stone or bricks
subtype: drove_chisel__drovechisel__drove a chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone
subtype: firmer_chisel a chisel with a thin blade for woodworking
subtype: ripping_chisel__rippingchisel a long chisel with a slightly bent cutting end; used for heavy prying or cleaning mortises
subtype: wood_chisel a chisel for working wood; it is either struck with a mallet or pushed by hand
subtype: gouge.edge_tool and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
subtype: hob.edge_tool a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
subtype: knife edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
subtype: barong a knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines
subtype: bolo_knife__bolo long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
subtype: Bowie_knife a stout hunting knife with a single edge
subtype: bread_knife a knife used to cut bread
subtype: butcher_knife__butcherknife a large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat
subtype: carving_knife__carvingknife a large knife used to carve cooked meat
subtype: sheath_knife__case_knife a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath
subtype: meat_cleaver__cleaver__chopper a butcher's knife having a large square blade
subtype: drawknife__drawshave a woodworker`s knife to shave off surfaces
subtype: hunting_knife__huntingknife a large sharp knife with a handle shaped to fit the grip
subtype: letter_opener__paperknife dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
subtype: linoleum_knife__linoleum_cutter a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum
subtype: parang a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia
subtype: paring_knife__parer a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables
subtype: pocketknife__pocket_knife a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
subtype: clasp_knife__jackknife a large knife with one or more folding blades
subtype: penknife a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
subtype: switchblade_knife__switchbladeknife__switchblade__flick_knife__flickknife a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
subtype: pruning_knife__pruningknife a knife with a curved or hooked blade
subtype: slicer knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese
subtype: surgical_knife a very sharp knife used in surgery
subtype: catling a long double-edged knife used for amputations
subtype: lancet__lance a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions
subtype: scalpel a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery
subtype: table_knife__tableknife a knife used for eating at dining table
subtype: butter_knife a small knife with a dull blade; for cutting or spreading butter
subtype: case_knife a metal blade with a handle; used as cutlery
subtype: fish_knife a small table knife with a spatula blade used for eating fish
subtype: steak_knife__steakknife a sharp table knife used in eating steak
subtype: pickax__pick__pickaxe a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends; "they used picks and sledges to break the rocks"
subtype: mattock a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat baled set at right angles to the handle
subtype: carpenter's_plane__carpenter'splane__plane__woodworking_plane__woodworkingplane a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work"
subtype: beading_plane__beadingplane a plane with a concave blade for making moulding with beadwork
subtype: block_plane__blockplane a small plane used on end grains of wood
subtype: bullnose__bullnosed_plane__bullnosedplane a small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge near the front
subtype: chamfer_plane__chamferplane a plane that makes a beveled edge
subtype: circular_plane__compass_plane__compassplane a plane with a flexible face that can plane concave or convex surfaces
subtype: combination_plane__combinationplane a woodworking plane that has interchangeable cutters of various shapes
subtype: dovetail_plane a wood-working plane designed to make the grooves for dovetail joints
subtype: fore_plane a carpenter's plane intermediate between a jack plane and a jointer plane
subtype: jack_plane a carpenter's plane for rough surfacing
subtype: jointer_plane__jointerplane__jointer__jointingplane__long_plane a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together
subtype: match_plane__matchplane__tonguing_and_grooving_plane a plane having cutters designed to make the tongues and grooves on the edges of matchboards
subtype: openside_plane__rabbet_plane a woodworking plane designed to cut rabbets
subtype: dado_plane a plane for making a dado groove
subtype: router_plane a woodworking plane with a narrow cutting head that will make grooves with smooth bottoms
subtype: scrub_plane__scrubplane a narrow woodworking plane used to cut away excess stock
subtype: smooth_plane__smoothing_plane__smoothingplane a small plane for finish work
subtype: pruning_hook__pruninghook__pruner__lopper a long-handled edge tool with a curved blade at the end and sometimes a clipper; used to prune small trees
subtype: razor edge tool used in shaving
subtype: safety_razor a razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts in the skin
subtype: electric_shaver__shaver__electric_razor a razor powered by an electric motor
subtype: straight_razor a razor with a straight cutting edge enclosed in a case that forms a handle when the razor is opened for use
subtype: pair_of_scissors__scissors and edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
subtype: scythe an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
subtype: shear.edge_tool edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
subtype: sickle__reaping_hook__reapinghook__reap_hook an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
subtype: wire_cutter an edge tool used in cutting wire
subtype: glass_cutter__glasscutter a tool for cutting glass
subtype: tile_cutter a cutter (tool for cutting) for floor tiles
subtype: paper_cutter__papercutter a cutting implement for cutting sheets of paper to the desired size
subtype: drill a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
subtype: screw_auger__screwauger__auger__gimlet__wimble hand tool for boring holes
subtype: bore_bit__borer__rock_drill__stone_drill a drill for penetrating rock
subtype: cross_bit__crossbit a rock drill having cruciform cutting edges; used in mining
subtype: star_drill a steel rock drill with a star-shaped point that is used for making holes in stones or masonry; it is operated by hitting the end with a hammer while rotating it between blows
subtype: straight_flute__straight-fluted_drill a rock drill with straight flutes
subtype: brace_and_bit__braceandbit a drill consisting of a bit and a brace to hold and turn it
subtype: breast_drill a portable drill with a plate that is pressed against the chest to force the drill point into the work
subtype: dentist's_drill__dentist'sdrill__burr_drill a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth
subtype: hand_drill__handheld_drill a small portable drill held and operated by hand
subtype: power_drill__powerdrill a power tool for making holes in hard materials
subtype: electric_drill__drill a rotating power drill powered by an electric motor
subtype: pneumatic_drill__pneumaticdrill a power drill powered by compressed air
subtype: reamer a drill that is used to shape or enlarge holes
subtype: trepan a drill for cutting circular holes around a center
subtype: eolith a crude stone artifact (as a chipped flint); possibly the earliest tools
subtype: fork.tool an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs
subtype: hayfork a long-handled fork for turning or lifting hay
subtype: gang tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together
subtype: garden_tool__lawn_tool used for working in gardens or yards
subtype: edger garden tool for cutting grass around the edges of a yard
subtype: hedge_trimmer__hedgetrimmer a garden tool for trimming hedges
subtype: lawn_mower__mower garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
subtype: hand_mower a lawn mower that is operated by hand
subtype: power_mower__motor_mower a lawn mower powered by a gasoline motor
subtype: riding_mower a power mower you can ride on
subtype: grapnel__grapple__grappler__grappling_hook__grapplinghook__grappling_iron__grapplingiron a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
subtype: crampon__crampoon a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects
subtype: hand_tool a tool used with workers' hands
subtype: awl a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
subtype: bradawl__pricker an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws
subtype: scriber__scratch_awl a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut
subtype: bevel_square__bevelsquare__bevel a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size
subtype: threader__bodkin a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops
subtype: bodkin a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric
subtype: crank__starter a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
subtype: crank_handle__crankhandle__starting_handle crank used to start an engine
subtype: dibble__dibber a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs
subtype: file.hand_tool a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
subtype: blunt_file__bluntfile a file with parallel edges
subtype: flat_file a file with two flat surfaces
subtype: nailfile a small flat file for shaping the nails
subtype: wood_file__rasp a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
subtype: rat-tail_file a thin round file shaped like the tail of a rat
subtype: round_file__roundfile a file with a circular cross section; used to file the inside of holes
subtype: taper_file__taperfile a file with converging edges
subtype: hammer a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
subtype: ball-peen_hammer a hammer with one round and one flat end; used in working metal
subtype: bricklayer's_hammer a hammer used in laying bricks
subtype: carpenter's_hammer__carpenter'shammer__claw_hammer__clawhammer a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails
subtype: mallet.hammer__beetle a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
subtype: carpenter's_mallet__carpenter'smallet a short-handled mallet with a wooden head used to strike a chisel or wedge
subtype: gavel__hammer a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
subtype: maul__sledge__sledgehammer a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
subtype: plexor__plessor (medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes
subtype: tack_hammer a light hammer that is used to drive tacks
subtype: hand_shovel a shovel that is operated by hand
subtype: coal_shovel a hand shovel for shoveling coal
subtype: entrenching_tool__entrenchingtool__trenching_spade__trenchingspade a hand shovel carried by infantrymen for digging trenches
subtype: spade.hand_shovel a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
subtype: ditch_spade__ditchspade__long-handled_spade a spade with a long handle for digging narrow ditches
subtype: garden_spade a spade used by gardeners
subtype: stump_spud__stumpspud__spud a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds
subtype: marlinespike__marlinspike a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
subtype: miter_box__miterbox__mitre_box__mitrebox hand tool for guiding handsaws in making crosscuts or miter joints
subtype: opener a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans)
subtype: bottle_opener an opener for removing caps or corks from bottles
subtype: cap_opener__capopener a bottle opener to pry off caps
subtype: corkscrew__bottle_screw a bottle opener that pulls corks
subtype: can_opener__canopener__tin_opener__tinopener a device for cutting cans open
subtype: church_key can opener that has a triangular pointed end that pierces the tops of cans
subtype: latchstring opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside
subtype: pallet.hand_tool a hand tool with a flat blade used by potters for mixing and shaping clay
subtype: pestle a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
subtype: pick.hand_tool a thin sharp implement used for picking; "he used a pick to clean dirt out of the cracks"
subtype: icepick__ice_pick__icepick pick consisting of a steel rod with a sharp point; used for breaking up blocks of ice
subtype: toothpick pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
subtype: pair_of_pincers__pincer__tweezer__pairoftweezer a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever
subtype: roach_clip__roachclip__roach_holder__roachholder metal tweezers used by marijuana smokers to hold a roach
subtype: pipe_cutter a hand tool for cutting pipe
subtype: pitchfork a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
subtype: carpenter's_plane__carpenter'splane__plane__woodworking_plane__woodworkingplane a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work"
subtype: pair_of_pliers__pliers__plyers a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
subtype: plumber's_snake__plumber'ssnake__auger a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes
subtype: plumber's_helper__plumber'shelper__plunger hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains
subtype: ravehook a hooked hand tool used to prepare the seams of a boat for oakum
subtype: sandblaster a tool that throws out a blast of steam laden with sand; used to clean or grind hard surfaces
subtype: saw hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
subtype: billhook__bill a long-handled saw with a curved blade; "he used a bill to prune branches off of the tree"
subtype: crown_saw__crownsaw a saw having teeth around the edge of a hollow cylinder
subtype: hacksaw__metal_saw__metalsaw saw used with one hand for cutting metal
subtype: handsaw__carpenter'ssaw a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
subtype: backsaw a handsaw stiffened by metal along upper edge
subtype: compass_saw__compasssaw a handsaw with a thin triangular blade for cutting curves
subtype: coping_saw a handsaw with a taut thin blade; used for cutting small curves in wood
subtype: crosscut_saw handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)
subtype: keyhole_saw__keyholesaw a handsaw for cutting short radius curves; similar to a compass saw
subtype: pruning_saw__pruningsaw a handsaw used for pruning trees
subtype: ripsaw__splitsaw a handsaw for cutting with the grain of the wood
subtype: two-handed_saw__whipsaw a handsaw intended for use by two people
subtype: pitsaw a large two-handed saw formerly used to cut logs into planks; one man stood above the log and the other in a pit below
subtype: scraper any of various hand tools for scraping
subtype: screwdriver a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
subtype: flat_tip_screwdriver a screwdriver with a flat wedge-shaped tip that fits into a slot in the head of a screw
subtype: Phillips_screwdriver a screwdriver for use with Phillips screws
subtype: spiral_ratchet_screwdriver__ratchet_screwdriver__ratchetscrewdriver a screwdriver with a ratchet (so the blade turns in only one direction) and a spiral in the handle (so the blade rotates) with downward pressure on the handle
subtype: shovel a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
subtype: hand_shovel a shovel that is operated by hand
subtype: posthole_digger__post-hole_digger a shovel used to sink postholes
subtype: scoop_shovel__scoopshovel__scoop the shovel or bucket of dredge or backhoe
subtype: soldering_iron__solderingiron a hand tool with a heatable tip; used to melt and apply solder
subtype: spatula a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances
subtype: palette_knife__paletteknife a spatula used by artists for mixing or applying or scraping off oil paints
subtype: putty_knife__puttyknife a spatula used to mix or apply putty
subtype: slice.spatula a spatula for spreading paint or ink
subtype: spreader a hand tool for spreading something; "he used his knife as a spreader"
subtype: square.hand_tool a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles; "the carpenter who built this room must have lost his square"
subtype: carpenter's_square__carpenter'ssquare a steel square used by carpenters; larger than a try square
subtype: try_square__trysquare a square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece
subtype: set_square__setsquare a try square with an adjustable sliding head
subtype: T-square a square used by draftsmen to draw parallel lines
subtype: straightedge hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
subtype: tire_iron__tire_tool hand tool consisting of a lever that is used to force the casing of a pneumatic tire onto a steel wheel
subtype: trowel a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
subtype: brick_trowel__bricktrowel__mason'strowel a trowel used in masonry
subtype: garden_trowel a trowel used by gardeners
subtype: plastering_trowel a trowel used to spread and smooth plaster
subtype: pointing_trowel a trowel used to fill and finish masonry joints with mortar or cement
subtype: slick a trowel used to make a surface slick
subtype: weeder a hand tool for removing weeds
subtype: spanner__wrench a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
subtype: adjustable_wrench__adjustable_spanner can be changed to different settings
subtype: monkeywrench__monkey_wrench adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw
subtype: pipe_wrench__tube_wrench adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe
subtype: chain_tongs__chaintong__chain_wrench__chainwrench a pipe wrench used for turning large pipes; an adjustable chain circles the pipe with its ends connected to the head whose teeth engage the pipe
subtype: Stillson_wrench a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased
subtype: screw_wrench__screwwrench adjustable wrench that has one jaw that can be adjusted by turning a screw
subtype: Allen_wrench a wrench for Allen screws
subtype: alligator_wrench__alligatorwrench a wrench with a V-shaped jaw and serrations on one side (resembles the open jaws of an alligator)
subtype: box_wrench__boxwrench__box_end_wrench__boxendwrench a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head
subtype: brace_wrench__bracewrench a wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head
subtype: bulldog_wrench__bulldogwrench a wrench designed to provide a firm grip on something
subtype: carriage_wrench a wrench designed for use with carriage bolts
subtype: dog_wrench__dogwrench a wrench with a handle shaped like a crank
subtype: hook_wrench__hook_spanner a wrench with a hook that fits over a nut or bolt head
subtype: lug_wrench__lugwrench a wrench with jaws that have projecting lugs to engage the object that is to be rotated
subtype: open-end_wrench__tappet_wrench a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)
subtype: S_wrench a wrench with an S-shaped handle
subtype: pin_wrench__pinwrench a wrench that has a projecting pin that fits into a socket on the object to be turned
subtype: screw_key__screwkey a wrench for turning a screw
subtype: socket_wrench a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted
subtype: sparkplug_wrench__sparkplugwrench a wrench for removing or tightening spark plugs into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine
subtype: tap_wrench__tapwrench a wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread
subtype: torque_wrench a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied
subtype: hoe a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
subtype: scuffle_hoe__scufflehoe__scuffle__Dutch_hoe a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling
subtype: jack.tool tool for exerting pressure or lifting
subtype: bumper_jack a jack for lifting a motor vehicle by the bumper
subtype: jackscrew__screw_jack__screwjack screw-operated jack
subtype: Jaws_of_Life (trademark) hydraulic tool inserted into a wrecked vehicle and used to pry the wreckage apart in order to provide access to people trapped inside
subtype: neolith a stone tool from the Neolithic Age
subtype: paleolith a stone tool from the Paleolithic age
subtype: pestle.tool__muller__pounder a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone
subtype: plow__plough a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
subtype: bull_tongue a heavy plow with a single wide blade; used chiefly in cotton fields
subtype: moldboard_plow__moldboardplow__mouldboard_plough plow that has a moldboard
subtype: lister_plough__lister__lister_plow__middlebreaker__middle_buster moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow
subtype: power_tool__powertool a tool driven by a motor
subtype: polisher__buffer a power tool used to buff surfaces
subtype: burr.power_tool rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece
subtype: drum_sander__electric_sander__sander__smoother a power tool used for sanding wood; a loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
subtype: power_hammer__powerhammer__hammer a power tool for drilling rocks
subtype: air_hammer__airhammer__jackhammer__pneumatic_hammer__pneumatichammer a hammer driven by compressed air
subtype: electric_hammer a hammer driven by electric motor
subtype: triphammer a massive power hammer; raised by a cam until released to fall under gravity
subtype: planer__plane__planing_machine__planingmachine a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood
subtype: power_drill__powerdrill a power tool for making holes in hard materials
subtype: power_saw__powersaw__saw__sawingmachine a power tool for cutting wood
subtype: bandsaw a toothed metal band driven by two wheels
subtype: chain_saw__chainsaw__chainsaw portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
subtype: circular_saw__buzz_saw a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle
subtype: portable_saw a portable circular saw (with a hand grip)
subtype: gangsaw a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts
subtype: jigsaw__scroll_saw__fretsaw fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
subtype: sawmill a large sawing machine
subtype: router a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves
subtype: stamping_machine__stamper a power tool that stamps; "a metal stamper"
subtype: punch.tool a tool for making (usually circular) holes
subtype: punch_pliers punch consisting of pliers for perforating paper or leather
subtype: rake a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil
subtype: croupier's_rake a small rake used by a croupier to move chips around on the table
subtype: garden_rake a rake used by gardeners
subtype: ram a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
subtype: battering_ram__batteringram a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings
subtype: rammer a tool for driving something with force
subtype: rounder a tool for rounding corners or edges
subtype: saw_set__sawset a tool used to bend each alternate sawtooth at a slight angle outward
subtype: shaping_tool__shapingtool a tool for shaping metal
subtype: die a device used for shaping metal
subtype: stamp.die a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
subtype: stylus.tool__style a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; "he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus"
subtype: tamp__tamper a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
subtype: tap a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads
subtype: tuning_fork a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
subtype: utensil an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
subtype: ceramic_ware__ceramicware utensils made from ceramic material
subtype: earthenware ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
subtype: delft a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration
subtype: faience glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors
subtype: majolica__maiolica highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
subtype: terra_cotta__terracotta a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware
subtype: terra_sigillata__terrasigillata__Samian_ware earthenware made from the reddish-brown clay found on the Aegean island of Lemnos
subtype: porcelain ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
subtype: china high quality porcelain originally made only in China
subtype: bone_china fine porcelain that contains bone ash
subtype: crackle_china__cracklechina__crackle__crackleware glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface
subtype: Spode (trademark) a brand of fine English porcelain
subtype: clayware__pottery ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
subtype: agateware pottery that is veined and mottled to resemble agate
subtype: lusterware pottery with a metallic sheen produced by adding metallic oxides to the glaze
subtype: Wedgwood (trademark) a type of pottery made by Josiah Wedgwood and his successors; typically has a classical decoration in white on a blue background
subtype: stoneware ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous
subtype: copperware utensils made with copper
subtype: funnel.utensil a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
subtype: kitchen_utensil__kitchenutensil a utensil used in preparing food
subtype: cheese_cutter a kitchen utensil (board or handle) with a wire for cutting cheese
subtype: cooking_utensil__cookingutensil__cookware a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking
subtype: baster a tube with a rubber bulb used to take up and release melted fat or gravy in order to moisten roasting meat
subtype: chafing_dish__chafingdish a metal pan over a heater; used to cook or to keep things warm at the table
subtype: cooker a utensil for cooking
subtype: Crock_Pot (trademark) an electric cooker that maintains a relatively low temperature
subtype: popper a container for cooking popcorn
subtype: enamelware cooking utensil of enameled iron
subtype: cloisonne enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips
subtype: graniteware a kind of stone gray enamelware
subtype: grid__gridiron a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
subtype: griddle cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked
subtype: cooking_pan__cookingpan__pan cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
subtype: dripping_pan__drip_pan pan for catching drippings under roasting meat
subtype: frying_pan__frypan__skillet a pan used for frying foods
subtype: electric_frying_pan a frying pan heated by electricity
subtype: spider.frying_pan a skillet made of cast iron
subtype: omelet_pan__omelette_pan pan for cooking omelets
subtype: patty-pan__pattypan a pan for cooking patties or pasties
subtype: roaster a special cooking pan for roasting
subtype: saucepan a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
subtype: double_boiler__double_saucepan two saucepans, one fitting inside the other
subtype: stewing_pan__stewingpan__stewpan a saucepan used for stewing
subtype: wok pan with a convex bottom; used for frying in Chinese cooking
subtype: pot metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
subtype: caldron__cauldron a very large pot that is used for boiling
subtype: coffeepot tall pot in which coffee is brewed
subtype: percolator a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans
subtype: dixie (British) a large metal pot (12 gallon camp kettle) for cooking; used in military camps
subtype: Dutch_oven.pot__dutchoven iron or earthenware cooking pot; used for stews
subtype: boiler__kettle a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
subtype: teakettle kettle for boiling water to make tea
subtype: marmite a large pot especially one with legs used e.g. for cooking soup
subtype: pottle a pot that holds 2 quarts
subtype: saucepot a cooking pot that has handles on either side and tight fitting lid; used for stewing or boiling
subtype: stockpot a pot used for preparing soup stock
subtype: teapot pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
subtype: urn.pot a large pot for making coffee or tea
subtype: coffee_urn an urn in which coffee is made and kept hot
subtype: samovar a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
subtype: tea_urn__teaurn an urn in which tea is brewed and from which it is served
subtype: skimmer.cooking_utensil a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids
subtype: steamer a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it
subtype: food_turner__turner cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food
subtype: fish_slice (British) a food turner with a broad slitted blade used for turning or serving fish or other food that is cooked in a frying pan
subtype: pancake_turner__pancaketurner turner for serving or turning pancakes
subtype: spatula.food_turner a turner with a narrow flexible blade
subtype: grater utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)
subtype: kitchenware hardware utensils for use in a kitchen
subtype: masher a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes)
subtype: mincer__mincing_machine__mincingmachine a kitchen utensil that cuts or chops food (especially meat) into small pieces
subtype: mixer a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods
subtype: blender__liquidizer__liquidiser an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods
subtype: eggbeater__eggwhisk a mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream
subtype: electric_mixer a food mixer powered by an electric motor
subtype: whisk a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream
subtype: ricer a kitchen utensil used for ricing soft foods by extruding them through small holes
subtype: rolling_pin__rollingpin utensil consisting of a cylinder (usually of wood) with a handle at each end; used to roll out dough
subtype: seeder a kitchen utensil that removes seeds from fruit
subtype: squeezer a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit
subtype: juice_reamer__juicereamer__reamer__juicer a squeezer with a conical ridged center that is used for squeezing juice from citrus fruit
subtype: tea_ball__teaball a kitchen utensil consisting of a perforated metal ball for making tea
subtype: server utensil used in serving food or drink
subtype: writing_implement__writingimplement an implement that is used to write
subtype: chalk a piece of chalk (or similar substance) used for writing on blackboards or other surfaces
subtype: drawing_chalk__drawingchalk colored chalks used by artists
subtype: tailor's_chalk chalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth
subtype: fusain__charcoal a stick of black carbon material used for drawing
subtype: wax_crayon__waxcrayon__crayon writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
subtype: cyclostyle a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil
subtype: marker.writing_implement a writing implement for making a mark
subtype: highlighter a fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text
subtype: pen a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
subtype: ballpoint_pen__ballpointpen__ballpoint__ballpen__Biro a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper
subtype: felt-tip_pen__felt-tipped_pen__felt_tip__Magic_Marker a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)
subtype: fountain_pen a pen that is supplied with ink from a reservoir in its barrel
subtype: quill_pen__quillpen__quill pen made from a bird's feather
subtype: pencil a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
subtype: lead_pencil pencil that has graphite as the marking substance
subtype: slate_pencil__slatepencil a pencil of soft slate (or soapstone) used for writing on a slate
subtype: sketcher an implement for sketching
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