an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

serving or acting as a means or aid

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon

an implement for beating

an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle

an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle