6.7 Tool

Use this domain for general words for tools and machines. The domains in this section should be used for general tools and machines that are used in a variety of tasks. Specialized tools and machines should be classified under the specific work or activity for which they are used.

OMC Codes:

410 Tools and Appliances

412 General Tools

413 Special Tools

414 Miscellaneous Hardware

417 Apparatus

Louw Nida Codes:

6 Artifacts

6A Artifacts

6W Miscellaneous

What general words refer to tools?

tool, implement, utensil, device, instrument, gadget, hardware, paraphernalia,

What words refer to a set of tools?

kit, tool kit

What words refer to a container for tools?

toolbox, tool cabinet

What tools are used for climbing?

ladder, stepladder, rope ladder, rung, step,

What words refer to all the tools and other things you need to do a job?

equipment, apparatus, gear, kit, things, stuff, tools,

6.7.1 Cutting tool

Use this domain for words related to cutting tools.

What types of cutting tools are there?

knife, paring knife, butcher knife, jackknife, pocketknife, hunting knife, ax, hatchet, saw, blade, razor blade, scissors, wire-cutters

6.7.1.1 Poking tool

Use this domain for words related to poking tools--tools used to make holes in things.

What words refer to tools used for poking holes in things?

awl, drill, punch, pin

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

poke, dig, jab, pierce, prick, stick

6.7.1.2 Digging tool

Use this domain for words related to digging tools.

What types of digging tools are there?

hoe, pick, shovel, spade

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

6.7.2 Pounding tool

Use this domain for words related to pounding tools.

What types of pounding tools are there?

hammer, mallet, club, pestle

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

pound, hit, smack, club

6.7.3 Carrying tool

Use this domain for words related to carrying tools.

What tools are used for carrying things?

pole, pack, backpack, suitcase, case, briefcase, sling, stretcher, tray, grass ring for head, carrying basket for back, rope, string, liana

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

6.7.4 Lifting tool

Use this domain for words referring to tools used to lift things.

What tools are used for lifting things?

lever, pulley, block and tackle

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

6.7.5 Fastening tool

Use this domain for words related to fastening tools.

Louw Nida Codes:

6D Instruments Used in Binding and Fastening

What words refer to something used to join things together?

adhesive, band, belt, binder, binding, bolt, bond, brace, bracket, brad, buckle, button, cable, cement, chain, cinch, clamp, clasp, clip, clothespin, cord, cotter, coupler, dowel, fastener, fastening, fetter, glue, gum, guy, handcuff, hasp, hemp, hinge, hitch, hook, knot, lace, lacing, lariat, lashing, lasso, latch, line, linkage, lock, loop, manacle, mooring, nail, nut, padlock, paste, peg, pin, safety pin, straight pin, plaster, putty, rivet, rope, screw, shackle, shoelace, shoestring, snap, solder, staple, stay, stitch, stocks, strap, string, tack, tape, thong, thread, thumbtack, truss, twine, wedge, wire, wrap, wrapping, yarn, zipper

What words refer to a tool used to join things together?

screwdriver,

6.7.6 Holding tool

Use this domain for words related to holding tools--tools used to grip and hold things so that they don't move, and tools used to hold things that you can't hold with your hand, such as very hot things.

What tools are used for holding things?

clamp, vise, pliers, tongs, tweezers, hot pad,

6.7.7 Container

Use this domain for words related to containers.

Louw Nida Codes:

6P Containers

What words refer to a container?

container, vessel, bowl, pot, receptacle, bottle, box, crate, barrel, bucket, can, case, suitcase, chest, chamber pot,

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

contain, hold, carry

What words refer to what is in a container?

contents

What words refer to the parts of a container?

lid, lip, neck

6.7.7.1 Bag

Use this domain for words related to bags.

What words refer to bags?

bag, purse

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

6.7.7.2 Sheath

Use this domain for words related to a sheath--a container for a weapon.

What words refer to sheaths?

sheath, holster

What words are used to describe the actions done with these tools?

6.7.8 Parts of tools

Use this domain for words referring to parts of tools and machines. You need to think of different tools and machines, and think of each part.

What words refer to parts of tools?

shaft, head, gear, lever, fulcrum, switch, key, spring

What are the parts of a knife?

handle, hilt, guard, blade, edge, tip, back, flat

What are the parts of a hammer?

handle, neck, head, claw

What are the parts of a saw?

handle, blade, teeth

6.7.9 Machine

Use this domain for words referring to machines.

OMC Codes:

400 Machines

401 Mechanics

402 Industrial Machinery

403 Electrical Machines and Appliances

404 Household Machines and Appliances

405 Weighing, Measuring, and Recording Machines

406 Weight-moving Machinery

407 Agricultural Machinery

408 Computer Technology

416 Appliances

What words refer to machines?

machine, mechanics, machinery, apparatus, engine, motor

What words refer to types of machines?

pump, generator, grinder, mill, computer,

What words refer to machines used in homes?

appliance, refrigerator, stove, oven

What words refer to when a machine is working?

be on, run, operate, work

What words refer to when a machine is not working?

be off, break down, broken

What words refer to starting a machine?

start, turn on, switch on, ignition

What words refer to stopping a machine?

stop, turn off, shut down