searchtool
nounUK /ˈsɜːtʃ tuːl/
US /ˈsɝːtʃ tuːl/
A searchtool is a thing you use to look for something.
She used a searchtool on the computer to find pictures of cats.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A software feature that helps you find words or files on a device.
The searchtool in the app found the missing photo in seconds.
3. A physical device used to locate hidden objects.
The treasure hunter carried a searchtool to find buried coins.
4. A person or service that helps track down information.
The librarian acted as a searchtool for the students' project.