instrument

blunt

The police found a blunt instrument near the crime scene.

set

My grandfather kept a complete set of surgical instruments in his old medical bag.

use

The surgeon carefully used surgical instruments to repair the patient's broken bone.

check, read

The pilot checked all the instruments before taking off.

build, make

My grandfather built traditional wooden instruments in his workshop for many years.

measure sth

The thermometer is a simple instrument that measures temperature in our homes and hospitals.

check

Before the doctor examined me, she performed several instrument checks to ensure everything was working properly.

panel

The pilot checked the instrument panel before takeoff to make sure everything was working correctly.

an instrument of torture

The police were accused of using the prison as an instrument of torture.

period

Musicians at the concert performed Mozart using period instruments from the 18th century.

play (on)

My son learned to play the violin when he was seven years old.

tune

The guitarist tuned her instrument carefully before the concert began.

make

My grandfather made a wooden violin that he played for sixty years.

sound

The piano in the concert hall sounded absolutely beautiful during the performance last night.

good, great

Education is a great instrument for improving people's lives and opportunities.

mere

The old violin was a mere instrument in her hands until she learned to play with feeling.

chosen

She believed she was the chosen instrument for bringing peace to her troubled community.

perceive sb/sth as, regard sb/sth as, see sb/sth as, view sb/sth as

Many people view education as an instrument for creating better opportunities in life.

~ for

A hammer is a useful instrument for hanging pictures on your wall.

~ of

The government used education as an instrument of social change in that region.