“Tool” or “Tule” or “Tulle”—Which to use?

“Tool” or “Tule” or “Tulle”

Overview

tool / tule / tulle are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

tool: (noun) an implement used in the practice of a vocation. (verb) drive. (verb) furnish with tools. (verb) work with a tool.

tule: NA

tulle: (noun) a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns.

Pronunciation

tool: t·UW·l

tule: NA

tulle: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “tool”

…of France as a propaganda tool.
The first tool to be used in a…
…now emerged as a useful tool in the investigation of problems…
…been used as a recruitment tool by several neo-Nazi and alt-right…
…also been proposed as a tool in the search for the…
…use with a hand-portable power tool.
…red-brown brick Mission Revival style tool shed, 1917 Red brick office…
SMOQ: a tool for predicting the absolute residue-specific…
…the documentary as an outreach tool to raise awareness about uranium…
…is very little evidence of tool or weapon decoration.

Examples of “tule”

The Tule Desert is located in southeastern…
…and Captain Jack's stronghold near Tule Lake.
Tule Desert (Nevada)
…Mountains and west of the Tule Springs Hills.
The Tule Desert Well lies west of…
…Captain Jack's Stronghold south of Tule Lake, resisted army attacks and…
…East Mormon Mountains and the Tule Springs Hills.

Examples of “tulle”

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