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We will learn common tools names with pictures in this vocabulary lesson. Tools are special objects we use to help us fix or create things more efficiently. Try to memorise a few items at a time.
Electrical tools names and pictures
Electricians and engineers rely on a wide range of specialised tools for electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs. In this vocabulary lesson, we list some of the most common electrical tools names with pictures to help you memorise them easily.
Drill 🔊
Screwdriver 🔊
Pliers 🔊
Wire brush 🔊
Multimeter 🔊
Wire stripper 🔊
Crimping tool 🔊
Insulation tester 🔊
Soldering iron 🔊
Soldering station 🔊
Heat gun 🔊
Electrical tape 🔊
Cable cutter 🔊
Fish tape 🔊
Terminal block 🔊
Cable ties 🔊
Angle grinder 🔊
Oscilloscope 🔊
Clamp meter 🔊
Power supply 🔊 Wire brush 🔊
Needle-nose pliers 🔊
Diagonal pliers 🔊
Wall socket tester 🔊
Fuses 🔊
Distribution board 🔊
Power meter 🔊
Monkey pliers 🔊
Wire cutter 🔊
Grip pliers 🔊
Welding station 🔊
Jig saw 🔊
Gardening equipments
Wheelbarrow 🔊
Shovel 🔊
Rake 🔊
Garden trowel 🔊
Spade 🔊
Garden fork 🔊
Garden hoe 🔊
Pruning Shears 🔊
Loppers 🔊
Secateurs 🔊
Garden Scissors 🔊
Garden hand weeder 🔊
Garden gloves 🔊
Watering can 🔊
Sprinkler 🔊
Compost bin 🔊
Garden apron 🔊
Sickle 🔊
Edger 🔊
Lawn mower 🔊
Soil moisture meter 🔊
Spreader 🔊
Bulb planter 🔊
Seedling tray 🔊
Greenhouse 🔊
Garden cart 🔊
Garden boots 🔊
Hedge trimmer 🔊
Chain saw 🔊
Strimmer 🔊
Garden saw 🔊
Garden twine 🔊
Bonsai tool kit 🔊
Insect catcher 🔊
Pruning saw 🔊
Leaf blower 🔊
Dibber 🔊
Handheld weeder 🔊
Garden shredder 🔊
Sprayer 🔊
Aerator 🔊
Billhook machete 🔊
Edging shears 🔊Hand tools names with pictures
Handsaw 🔊
Axe 🔊
Hacksaw 🔊
Hammer 🔊 Screwdriver 🔊 Pliers 🔊
Paintbrush 🔊
Wrench 🔊
Adjustable wrench 🔊
Notched trowel 🔊Hand tools are powered by human effort rather than by an external power source. They are typically designed for manual tasks and can include a variety of implements used in different trades and crafts.
Common measuring items
Tape measure 🔊
Spirit level 🔊
Vernier Caliper 🔊
Sliding bevel 🔊
Combination square 🔊
Speed square 🔊
Distance measuring wheel 🔊
Transit level measuring device 🔊
Protractor 🔊
Marking gauge 🔊
Micrometer 🔊
L-square ruler 🔊
Planimeter 🔊Measuring tools are instruments used to quantify physical properties, such as length, weight, temperature, time, or angles. They are essential in various fields like construction, science, medicine, engineering, and everyday tasks. They help ensure accuracy, precision, and consistency when measuring objects.
Fasteners and accessories
Screw 🔊
Nail 🔊
Tape 🔊
Bolt 🔊
Nuts 🔊
Washers 🔊
Anchor 🔊
Rivets 🔊
U-bolt 🔊
Hook bolt 🔊
Eyebolt 🔊
J-bolt 🔊
Concrete screw 🔊
Self-tapping screw 🔊
Expansion anchor 🔊
Wing nut 🔊
Bicycle saddle 🔊
Hose clamps 🔊
Dowels 🔊
Retaining rings 🔊
Clevis pins 🔊
Spring lock (Split washer) 🔊
Flat washer (Plain washer) 🔊
Carabiner cable clip 🔊
Eyelets 🔊
Turnbuckle 🔊Storage devices and containers
Toolbox 🔊
Tool belt 🔊
Surgical equipments
Scalpel 🔊
Surgical forceps 🔊
Tweezers 🔊
Bandage scissors 🔊
Surgical scissors 🔊
Hemostat 🔊
Needle holder 🔊
Tourniquet 🔊
IV Cannula 🔊
Surgical mask 🔊
Surgical suture needle 🔊
Surgical retractor 🔊
Sims' vaginal speculum 🔊
Volkmann curette 🔊
Gigli saw 🔊
Surgical tape 🔊Other medical tools names
Injection tools
Syringe 🔊
IV Catheter 🔊
Spinal needle 🔊
Blood collection needle 🔊
Lancet 🔊
Dental syringe 🔊
Insulin pen syringe 🔊Diagnostic and monitoring systems
Stethoscope 🔊
Thermometer 🔊
Blood pressure monitor 🔊 Blood pressure monitor 🔊
Sphygmomanometer (Blood pressure monitor) 🔊
Otoscope 🔊
Ophthalmoscope 🔊
Reflex hammer 🔊
Pulse oximeter 🔊
Electrocardiogram monitor machine 🔊
Defibrillator 🔊
Laryngoscope 🔊
Endoscope 🔊
X-ray machine 🔊
MRI scanner 🔊
CT scanner 🔊
Ultrasound machine 🔊
Glucometer 🔊
Tuning fork 🔊
Snellen chart 🔊Everyday conversations
| Tools | Sentences |
|---|---|
| Wheelbarrow | John used a wheelbarrow to carry the soil to the garden. |
| Shovel | Mary dug a hole with the shovel to plant a tree. |
| Handsaw | Tom cut the wood using a handsaw. |
| Axe | Sarah is chopping the firewood using an axe. |
| Hacksaw | Mike used the hacksaw to cut through the metal pipe. |
| Hammer | Do you have a hammer and nails to fix the frame on the wall? |
| Screwdriver | Can you give me another screwdriver, please? This one does not fit into the top of the screw. |
| Pliers | Emily bent the wire into shape using the pliers. |
| Paintbrush | We need to paint the fence. I’ll buy a paintbrush. |
| Drill | We need to drill holes in the wall to hang the curtain rods. |
| Wrench | Do you have a wrench to tighten the bolt on my bicycle? |
| Screw | Several screws were missing when we purchased the furniture. |
| Stepladder | Linda fell down from a stepladder while trying to reach the top shelf. |
| Toolbox | Sam keeps all his tools organised in a toolbox. |
| Tape measure | You can use this tape measure to measure the room’s width. |
| Spirit level | Daniel made sure the shelf was straight using a spirit level. |
| Clamp | Grace held the two pieces of wood together using a clamp. |
| Rake | Henry gathered the fallen leaves in the yard with a rake. |
| Nail | Ella accidentally stepped on a nail in the garage. |
| Tape | Luke used tape to mend the tear in his notebook. |
Have you ever fixed or made things using tools? Is it you or someone else doing the repair in your house? What devices do you usually use? Do you store them in a toolbox? Are you using any safety equipment when fixing things? Use these questions to help you practice your vocabulary by writing something about tools.
Let’s expand our English vocabulary by learning more words about tools.
- Hardware store: A shop where you can buy tools, equipment, and other household items.
- To be handy: To be skilful in using your hand.
- DIY (Do It Yourself):This refers to the activity of making or repairing things yourself, rather than buying them or paying someone else to do it for you.
- Manual tools: They are operated by hand without the use of electricity, like a screwdriver.
- Power tools: They require electricity or a battery to power them, like a drill.
