Collocations for tool - noun

general-purpose, multi-purpose
basic, primitive, simple, standard, traditional
craftsmen using traditional tools

sophisticated, special
right
Do you have the right tools for the job?

sharp
rusty
cutting, drawing, measuring
cordless, hand, machine, power
agricultural, engineering, farm, farming, garden, gardening, industrial, woodworking

set

use
sharpen
down tools (BrE)
Workers downed tools (= stopped work) in protest at poor safety standards in the works.

new
effective, essential, handy, important, indispensable, invaluable, key, major, necessary, powerful, primary, useful, valuable, vital
blunt
educational, learning, pedagogical, teaching
reference, research
This dictionary is an invaluable reference tool for advanced learners.

analysis, analytical, conceptual, diagnostic, investigative, practical
a valuable diagnostic tool for physicians

legal, negotiating, political, propaganda
We must ensure that education is not used as a political tool.

communication, management, marketing
design, development, drawing, multimedia, presentation
blogging, desktop, digital, online, programming, software

become
The Internet has become a vital tool for many artists.

develop, provide

the tools of the/sb's trade
Sympathy and compassion are the tools of his trade.