hand tool

Noun

Meaning

a tool used with workers' hands

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

gizmo saw tool hammer drill chisel device apparatus axe contrivance pliers rasp trowel gimmick contraption
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Hypernyms

tool

Hyponyms

bevel auger dibble fork pitchfork level

Examples

Although the hand tool has a few advantages over the power tool and retains favour with some workers, it has been mostly replaced by the modern spindle router, which was designed for the same work. Source: Internet

You can move guides by pressing Ctrl (Command on Mac OS) to temporarily switch to the Move tool and dragging the guides, except when the Hand tool is active. Source: Internet

History Before power routers existed, the hand tool form was frequently used, especially by patternmakers and staircase makers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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