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“Tool” or “Tule” or “Tulle”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

tool t·UW·l

  • nounan implement used in the practice of a vocation.
  • verbdrive.
  • verbfurnish with tools.
  • verbwork with a tool.

tule

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

tulle

  • nouna fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns.
Usage

Examples in context

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“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.

“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.

“tulle”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

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