He never was the sharpest ____ in the box.

noun

1. A handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task
2. Something (such as an instrument or apparatus) used in performing an operation or necessary in the practice of a vocation or profession

   "a scholar's books are his tools"

3. An element of a computer program (such as a graphics application) that activates and controls a particular function

   "a drawing tool"

4. A means to an end

   "a book's cover can be a marketing tool"

5. Penis
6. One who is used or manipulated by another

   "And then there was former trainer Pfeil, viewed as another tool of management for his gruff ways."

7. A foolish or unlikable person jerk

   "Before you compete on a reality TV show, you basically sign away your right to protect yourself from looking like a total tool in front of an international viewing audience."

8. Natural ability

   "has all the tools to be a great pitcher"

verb

1. Drive, ride
2. To equip a plant or industry with the means (such as machines, machine tools, and instruments) of production
3. To shape, form, or finish with a tool
4. To cause (a vehicle) to go drive
5. To convey in a vehicle
6. To equip (a factory, an industry, etc.) with tools, machines, and instruments for production

noun

1. A design (as on the binding of a book) made by tooling

noun

1. A subject studied to gain competence in a skill used in other subjects

noun

1. A set of tools

phrasal verb

1. To provide (a factory) with machines and tools for producing something

   "The factory was not tooled up for this type of production."

noun

1. A tool with a sharp cutting edge

noun

1. A Stone-Age tool that is a flake of stone struck off from a larger piece

noun

1. A machine designed for shaping solid work

noun

1. A compact, portable device that has blades and extensions for many tools (such as knives, screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, openers, and saw blades) which can be folded into the handle

   "… it's good to know you have tools in the car to get you out of a pickle that your multi-tool can't …"