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tool in Malay

alat

US/tul/

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England/tuːl/

tool in Malay: alat, perkakas. In English, tool means any physical device meant to ease or do a task.

Malay words for tool

mechanical device intended to make a task easier
alat, perkakas

English meaning of tool

  1. noun Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
  2. noun Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
  3. noun Anything that aids someone to perform an operation; an instrument; a means.
  4. noun A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.

Full definition of tool

tool in a sentence

  • Several prehistoric tools, including a stone ax, were found during the dig.
  • A screwdriver is a tool that no household should be without.
  • A stapler is a tool for attaching papers to others.

Synonyms of tool

All synonyms of tool

tool in other languages

Questions about tool in Malay

What is the meaning of tool in Malay?
Tool in Malay is alat, perkakas.
Apakah maksud tool dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tool: alat, perkakas.
What does tool mean in English?
Tool means any physical device meant to ease or do a task.

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