basictools
nounUK /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈtuːlz/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈtulz/
Basic tools are simple things you use to make or fix stuff.
Dad keeps his basic tools in a red box in the garage.
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2. The first set of tools a beginner learns to use.
In woodshop class, we started with basic tools like a saw and a drill.
3. The most important tools needed for a job.
A pencil and paper are the basic tools for drawing.
4. Simple computer programs or features that come with a system.
The basic tools in the app let you draw lines and shapes.