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| administrate |
to manage, handle or supervise; administer. |
| adz |
an axlike tool with a curved, sharp-edged head set crosswise to the handle, used for shaping large pieces of wood. |
| ax |
a tool with a blade attached to the end of a long handle. An ax is used for chopping wood. |
| bail2 |
the curved handle of a bucket or pail. [1/2 definitions] |
| besom |
a broom, esp. one formed by a bundle of twigs or brush attached to a handle. |
| blackjack |
a short club with a leather cover, heavy head, and flexible handle, used as a weapon. [1/6 definitions] |
| boom box |
a portable stereo radio with built-in speakers, a carrying handle, and usu. a cassette or CD player, capable of producing loud sound. |
| bottle |
a container with a narrow neck and no handle used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. [1/3 definitions] |
| brace and bit |
a drilling tool that consists of a drill bit rotated by a handle or brace. |
| briefcase |
a flat container that is often made of leather and has a handle. It is used for carrying things like documents or books between home and work or while traveling. |
| broadax |
an ax with a wide blade and a short handle, used as a weapon or for cutting down timber. |
| broom |
a long handle with a brush on one end. People use it for moving loose dirt away from floors. |
| broomstick |
the long handle or stick of a broom. |
| brush1 |
a tool for cleaning, painting, and other things. It has a handle and a tight group of stiff fibers on one end. [1/2 definitions] |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle at the top. |
| burin |
a pointed tool with a round handle, used for engraving metal or carving stone. |
| cane |
a wooden or metal stick, usu. with a handle, used for support in walking; walking stick. [1/7 definitions] |
| cashier1 |
a person whose job is to handle the money in a bank. [1/2 definitions] |
| casserole |
a small, deep crucible with a handle, used in chemical laboratories. [1/3 definitions] |
| cat-o'-nine-tails |
a whip with nine knotted cords or lines attached to a handle, formerly used for flogging, esp. to discipline naval crewmen aboard ship. |
| chisel |
a tool with a sharp metal edge attached to a handle. A chisel is used for cutting stone, wood, or metal. |
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