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Related termsCategory: English nounsHiddenFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A tool is a device that can be used to produce or achieve something, but that is not consumed in the process. 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 designations such as Instrument, Utensil, Implement, Machine, Apparatus. Evolution of tool useAnthropologists 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.From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What equipment should I buy to help me train for a mini marathon? Q. I have a small child so I don't want to take her out in the cold while I walk or run outside. I'm trying to train for a mini marathon in October. I also need to lose about 50 lbs. Any suggestions on fitness equipment? I'm not looking for a diet, just fitness equipment suggestions. Thanks. Asked by Shay - Sun Dec 31 22:02:42 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I would get a manual treadmill. The neat thing is they can be folded and put away when not in use. Works great. Answered by AutumnWind - Sun Dec 31 23:50:39 2006 What equipment do I need for a ghost investigation and what are the steps of making it successful? Q. I am so obsessed with ghost, spirits and the super natural me and my freinds have decide to start a ghost investigation program in my school.But...I need serious help and i don't now what Equipment to get...I'm so confused and the year is almost over! It's my last year! PLEASE! HELP! Asked by Karmin R - Sun Mar 15 11:57:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments A. Most of the equipment you need is low cost. Digital Voice Recorder, a digital camera. A video camera with night shot will help. Those are the basics in equipment. Other equipment that can be use full is an emf meter and a digital thermometer. It is hard to explain how to hold an investigation through y-answers so i will suggest going to youtube and look up videos of ghost hunters, a show on sci fi where a group called T.A.P.S. conduct paranormal investigations. If you have any questions about anything, please e-mail me at paranormalinvestigatorsof centralkentucky@hotmail.c om Justin Williams Co Founder of P.I.C.K. Answered by justinlutherray - Sun Mar 15 23:16:26 2009 What equipment would I need to keep my child safe whilst tree climbing?
Q. I'm quite happy for my kids to climb trees but when they get to a certain height, it all gets a bit scary. What equipment would be needed to get them down safely and stop them in a fall. Does it require the whole harness, rope, belay device type climbing setup? Please list an inventory of items. Thanks guys. I guess I should just let them scale 400 foot rock faces as well. Asked by insx72 - Thu Jul 16 07:33:18 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments A. You don't need all the proper indoor climbing equipment such as ropes, harnesses, belays as you would need somewhere stable to put the rope and in a tree its unlikely that you will find that ! Climbing trees is safe as long as you're watching them to see if they are falling; if you really want to be over-safe then you could buy a boulder mat that is basically a mattress but for outdoor climbers. They range in price depending on which one you want but personally i wouldn't bother! Maybe you should take them indoor climbing to boulders climbing centre? Answered by Rhoslynx - Thu Jul 16 09:46:00 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "equipment"  zacks.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:20:17 GMT+00:00 Zacks.com Electrical equipment maker Eaton Corporation (ETN - Analyst Report) announced the completion of its acquisition of Wright Line Holding Inc. The company had ... Hydro industry equipment manufacturer Eaton Corp. expecting hydraulics ... HydroWorld Eaton completes acquisition of IT equipment maker Wright Line CanadianBusiness.com  claimsjournal.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:03:42 GMT+00:00 ClaimsJournal.com The Postal Service faces a total of $225000 in fines for electrical and equipment hazards following an OSHA inspection conducted in response to employee ... KCK postal center's problems spur safety review nationwide Kansas City Star USPS facility in Kansas City cited for serious and repeat safety violations Reliable Plant Magazine  fool.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:32:19 GMT+00:00 Motley Fool Despite these performances, CAPS members have a much more bullish outlook for crane and food service equipment maker Manitowoc, with its top five-star CAPS ... This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades Motley Fool From Google News Search: "equipment"  i39.photobucket.com 465px x 700px | 66.50kB [source page] What else can be done Posted URLs here for large sizes Thanks http i39 photobucket com albums e151 DrkRanger Equipment Web jpg http i39 photobucket com albums e151 DrkRanger Board Web jpg  bodyworkshfc.com 509px x 669px | 25.00kB [source page] Bodyworks weightroom viewed from above bodyworks aerobics room Some of bodyworks cardiovascular exercise equipment From Yahoo Image Search: "equipment"  en-beauty.com admin Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:22:35 GM If you want the best looking lawn, or even just one that is good enough to look out on as you enjoy a beautiful day, you will need to put some. From Google Blog Search: "equipment"  video.google.com Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:47:43 PST Visit the start of the Iditarod and watch a dogsled being unpacked, showing the equipment mushers use in their sled. Produced for www.fromalaska.org.. video.google.com.  ehow.com Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:19:21 PST bow hunting equipment bow hunting sights bow stabilizers compound bows hunting hunting bows archers archery arrowheads bow hunting bow hunting ... ehow.com.  youtube.com Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:09:13 PST www.tstc.edu Hospitals and medical centers stay active around the clock, and medical personnel rely on advanced biomedical equipment to make the ... youtube.com. From Google Video Search: "equipment" |
