basictool
nounUK /ˈbeɪsɪk tuːl/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk tul/
A basic tool is a simple thing you use to help you do a job.
A hammer is a basic tool for building things.
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2. A simple piece of software that does one small job.
The app is a basic tool for making quick notes.
3. The first and most important thing you need to start a task.
Patience is a basic tool for learning to play the piano.
4. A plain, no-frills version of a device or program.
This basic tool can only cut and paste text.