NounSingular equipment Plural uncountable equipment (uncountable)
Related termsCategory: English nounsHiddenFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A tool, broadly defined, is an entity that interfaces between two or more domains; that facilitates more effective action of one domain upon the other. Basic tools are simple machines. For example, a crowbar simply functions as a lever. The further out from the pivot point, the more force is transmitted along the lever. A hammer typically interfaces between the operator's hand and the nail the operator wishes to strike. Tools are the most important items that the ancient humans used to climb to the top of the food chain; by inventing tools, they were able to accomplish tasks that their bodies could not, such as using a spear or bow and arrow to kill prey, since their teeth were not sharp enough to pierce many animals' skins. A telephone is a communication tool that interfaces between two people engaged in conversation at one level. And between each user and the communication network at another. It is in the domain of media and communications technology that a counter-intuitive aspect of our relationships with our tools first began to gain popular recognition. Marshall McLuhan famously said "We shape our tools. And then our tools shape us." McLuhan was referring to the fact that our social practices co-evolve with our use of new tools and the refinements we make to existing tools. Tools that have evolved for use in particular domains can be given different assignations. For example, tools designed for domestic use are often called utensils. Observation has confirmed that that multiple species can use tools, including monkeys, apes, several birds, and sea otters. Philosophers originally thought that only humans had the ability to make tools, until zoologists observed birds and monkeys making tools. Now humans' unique relationship to tools is considered to be that we are the only species that uses tools to make other tools. Most anthropologists believe that the use of tools was an important step in the evolution of mankind. Humans evolved an opposable thumb — useful in holding tools — and increased dramatically in intelligence, which aided in the use of tools. Carpentry tools recovered from the wreck of a 16th century sailing ship, the Mary Rose.From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What equipment should I bring to paranormal investigation? Q. On October 30th, through 31st, I am planning on just going to look through my town cemetery for paranormal activity. I am very curious about ghosts, and I hope to find ghosts on camera. If so, what equipment would be necessary, and helpful for my investigation. They also close the gates at dark so I might have to sneak in and out, or stay overnight with/without permission. Asked by Unknown Man - Thu Oct 1 20:01:42 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments A. Firstly, best not to go alone if you can help it... for one, there may be other people who use the cemetry for unsavoury dealings and you could put yourself in danger also if you trip or fall and injure yourself, there will be no-one around, also, 2 people can record paranormal events and then things can be properly seconded... after all, if someone tells you that they saw a ghost it can be a trick of the mind, if 2 people saw the same thing and told you... you'd be more inclined to believe it. If you're sneaking in and will be there all night (although this is not advisable), you will need warm and dark clothes, 2/3 layers should do it. Just try not to wear alot of synthetic layers as these can build up static charge which may have an… [cont.] Answered by Hibern8 - Fri Oct 2 12:31:29 2009 What equipment would you recommend for a beginning photographer? Q. All I have is a 35mm SLR and plans to buy a digital. What would you say is the essential equipment needed to begin? I'm looking at a set of reflectors, a diffuser, filters, and flash. I already have a good tripod. Asked by Amanda M - Mon Feb 12 08:45:33 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Unless you are planning to set up a studio you can forget everything but maybe an on-camera flash unit that will be compatible with the digital camera you eventually buy that will use all the lenses on your 35mm SLR. Also a portable reflector like the Photoflex "LiteDisk" might come in handy on outdoor shoots. If you do decide to put together a studio you may save some time, frustration and money by making it portable and using hot lights thus avoiding the purchase of studio flash units. Here is what I have and it cost me under $200. A Savage portable background stand ($100), a Lowel Tota-light ($40 used and it came with the lamp and has barndoors), a light stand ($2 at a garage sale), a white Lowel umbrella ($25 new), various… [cont.] Answered by fhotoace - Mon Feb 12 10:45:11 2007 How much does a full set of equipment cost for the beginner in hockey?
Q. I am just embarking on playing ice hockey for the first time. I am planning on playing a position other than goalie and was wondering how much a full set of equipment would cost. It looks like I would need to get a helmet, shoulder pads, shin guards, elbow pads, girdle, gloves, pants, jersey, and stick at a minimum (I already own skates). Is it better for the money to start with used equipment or can I find a set of all new equipment for under 300 dollars? Asked by jimbo1977 - Mon Mar 19 20:50:11 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. Like anything else it all depends on the brands and/or line of equipment you get. I've seen sticks from $30 all the way up to $200 +, gloves from $25 up to $80 and this was when I was looking with my 6 yr. old who plays. If you want to get a rough idea, go to hockeymonkey.com or hockeygiant.com and you can see some prices. You can find used equipment on ebay and maybe some shops where you live (where I am we have a place called Play-It-Again Sports who re-sale equipment). We bought my son a slightly used pair of $200 skates (retail) for $30. You would probably want to go try some stuff on before you buy it over the net though to get your correct size. I think you may have a tough time getting everything new for under $300. Good luck… [cont.] Answered by mecabman - Mon Mar 19 21:04:18 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "equipment"  news.google.com MarketWatch (press release) "Recent economic data suggests a better year in 2010 for the overall economy and some of the major equipment manufacturers are forecasting improved business ... and more » news.google.com Meadville Tribune A couple of years ago, that was just the title of an Allegheny College study on the feasibility of using biodiesel fuels in some of ... and more » news.google.com WHAS 11.com (subscription) Wednesday an Indiana man accused of using an elaborate camera on his shoe was in court. Police say David Delagrange used the shoe cam to look up the skirts ... and more » From Google News Search: "equipment"  outside.danmitchell.org 540px x 650px | 114.30kB [source page] Ruins of an old wooden building July 28 2004 Abandoned mining equipment Almaden Quicksilver Park June 26 2004 Mine ruins near the Castillero Woods Road trail junctions June 12 2004  coyotesice.com 827px x 600px | 47.10kB [source page] Required equipment full equipment including a certified helmet is required to participate View a list of required equipment figure skating From Yahoo Image Search: "equipment"  howtocorrectagolfslice.com admin hu, 04 Mar 2010 08:42:27 GM Like any other game or sport, golf requires correctly oriented to participate fully in the game correctly. This article will give you a basic idea of basic.  mashtrends.com admin hu, 04 Mar 2010 05:51:41 GM HILO as it dismantles the last vestiges of its coqui-control program, Hawaii County plans to sell.  findthoseweapons.com admin hu, 04 Mar 2010 09:51:16 GM Ebay is super saturated, it is harder then ever to sell on ebay unless u have a super low price, I mean low I would google paintball manufactures. You will get a lot of info on who is manufacturing the . equipment. you want. ... From Google Blog Search: "equipment" |
