hand tool

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noun

any tool or implement designed for manual operation.

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Words nearby hand tool

handsy, hand-tailor, hand tight, hand-to-hand, hand-to-mouth, hand tool, hand to on a silver platter, hand truck, hand-walk, handwarmer, hand-wash

Other definitions for hand tool (2 of 2)

hand-tool

[ hand-tool ]

/ ˈhændˌtul /

verb (used with object)

tool (defs. 8, 9).

How to use hand tool in a sentence

DEKOPRO No power is required for this robust set of hand tools from Dekopro.
Best tool combo kits: Take on any project with these power tool sets|Florie Korani|August 14, 2021|Popular-Science
A cheap set of handy hand tools that should live in every house and apartment.
Best tool combo kits: Take on any project with these power tool sets|Florie Korani|August 14, 2021|Popular-Science
They are capable of splitting logs with twisted or springy grain that would be impossible with hand tools.
These are the best log splitters to chop time and energy off splitting firewood|Irena Collaku|June 25, 2021|Popular-Science
Those who only split a few logs at a time may find it more convenient to use this simple hand tool, rather than setting up a much larger electric or gas-powered machine.
These are the best log splitters to chop time and energy off splitting firewood|Irena Collaku|June 25, 2021|Popular-Science

Using a hand tool, she can scan items to acquire blueprints for the fabricator.
‘Subnautica: Below Zero’: Hold your breath and dive in|Christopher Byrd|June 11, 2021|Washington Post
Eating disorders, on the other hand, are driven largely by biological processes that occur on the inside.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“After the New York mentality, it is the ultimate contrast to see people making things by hand,” he said.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Thankfully, his assistant knows these roads like the back of his hand.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The collection includes kimono capes and hand woven jump overalls.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Prices are relatively inexpensive and come in at around 135 euros for a shirt or 35 euros for hand woven boxers.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.
Sense of Obligation|Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)
She is quite true, but not wise, and your left hand must not know what your right hand is doing.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
The aged woman made no reply; her eyes still studied Ramona's face, and she still held her hand.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
He came to the top of the stairs with a lamp in his hand, and wanted to know what the rumpus was about.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
She was holding the back of her chair with one hand; her loose sleeve had slipped almost to the shoulder of her uplifted arm.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin