Tool-Related Words
An awl is a tool used to make small holes in things.
An ax is useful for chopping wood.
A chisel is a tool used to carve wood, marble, or other materials.
A drill makes holes in things.
A file is used to smooth things.
A funnel is a device that lets you pour things from one container to another.
A hammer is good for pounding nails into wood.
A hatchet is an ax with a short handle.
A level is a tool that checks if both sides of something are at the same height.
A nail is a long, thin piece of metal that you can hammer into wood.
A nut is a piece of metal that fastens onto a bolt or screw.
An electrical outlet is a device that is connected to an electrical supply. We plug electrical devices into an outlet so they can receive power. Outlets are usually mounted on a wall.
Pliers are tools that hold things.
A rake is a garden tool that helps gather grass and leaves.
A saw is a tool that cuts things.
Scissors are used for cutting things, like paper.
A screw is a threaded metal fastener that has a slotted head.
A screwdriver is a tool that is used to put in and remove screws.
Shovels are used to dig.
A stapler is a device that attaches papers to each other using a small piece of metal.
A tape measure is used to measure things.
Tongs are a type of simple tool used to pick up things.
Tools help us do work and make things.
Tools are stored or carried in a tool box.
A washer is a round, flat object with a hole in it, made of metal or rubber. It is placed next to a nut to help fasten it.
A wedge is a tapering block (often made of wood) that is used for holding things in place, splitting things or tightening things.
A wrench is a tool that turns nuts or bolts.