tooloperation
nounUK /ˈtuːlˌɒpəreɪʃən/
US /ˈtuːlˌɑːpəreɪʃən/
Using a tool to do a job.
The tooloperation of the drill made a hole in the wood.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The way a machine or tool works when it is turned on.
The tooloperation of the robot arm was smooth and quiet.
3. A set of steps for using a tool correctly.
Follow the tooloperation guide before you start cutting.
4. A job done with a special tool.
Cleaning the pipe was a simple tooloperation.
5. The control of a tool by a person or computer.
The tooloperation is handled by a small computer.