A tool is a device that is necessary to, or expedites, a task. Colloquially a tool can also be a procedure or process used for a specific purpose. Tools that are used in particular fields or activities may have different assignations such as Instrument, Utensil, Implement, Machine, Apparatus.

Evolution of tool use

Anthropologists believe that the use of tools was an important step in the evolution of mankind. Humans evolved an opposable thumb — useful in holding tools — and increased dramatically in intelligence, which aided in the use of tools.

Tools are the most important items that the ancient humans used to climb to the top of the food chain; by inventing tools, they were able to accomplish tasks that their bodies could not, such as using a spear or bow and arrow to kill prey, since their teeth were not sharp enough to pierce many animals' skins.

A telephone is a communication tool that interfaces between two people engaged in conversation at one level. And between each user and the communication network at another. It is in the domain of media and communications technology that a counter-intuitive aspect of our relationships with our tools first began to gain popular recognition. Marshall McLuhan famously said "We shape our tools. And then our tools shape us." McLuhan was referring to the fact that our social practices co-evolve with our use of new tools and the refinements we make to existing tools.

Carpentry tools recovered from the wreck of a 16th century sailing ship, the Mary Rose.

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Safe use of tools and equipment in the kitchen?
Q. Methods of safely using cooking tools and equiptment. Methods of safely using cooking tools and equiptment. (the type of cooking equiptment that would be used at a chicken and salad bar)
Asked by Sezza - Tue Feb 9 07:36:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. what kind of cooking tools i am a chef.be more specific please
Answered by linda - Tue Feb 9 07:45:27 2010

Are there any cardio exercises I can do without any tools or equipment? ?
Q. I know that the best way to lose weight from all over your body is to do cardio. The only problem is that I'm too busy to go to the gym on most days and I have very minimal space to work with in my home. I also don't want to bother with any equipment right now. Are there any workouts or exercises that are incredibly simple and will get me really tired? Thanks!
Asked by xello - Sun Feb 1 18:59:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, jumping rope is the easiest and simplest cardio exercise you can do in a small space... All you need is just a jump rope. A 15-min session will get you tired out and also burn off lots of calories. It's a very intensive exercise that works all parts of your body and mind you, it improves your coordination and sharpens your mind too... Here's a guide on how to do an effective jumping:
Answered by Toning Girl - Thu Feb 5 08:06:31 2009

What's good exercise equipment for the bedridden?
Q. I am looking for some kind of exercise tool/equipment for someone who can't get out of bed much. Something to work the arms and legs, nothing bulky or expensive.
Asked by hwall - Wed Nov 8 19:26:03 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Since you are bed ridden you dont want any strenous excersizes, so i would say to do streches while your in the bed to help stregthen the muscles...strech your legsand arms for a few minutes each day.
Answered by nativebeauty22 - Wed Nov 8 19:30:33 2006

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