Meaning
tool, gadget
- A hand tool or implement used for manual work
- An odd, clumsy object or gadget (colloquial)
- A shady or peculiar person (figurative, informal)
In a sentence
Ha sistemato tutti gli arnesi nella cassetta dopo il lavoro.
He put all the tools away in the toolbox after work.
Che tipo di arnese serve per aprire questo coperchio?
What kind of tool is needed to open this lid?
Non toccare quell'arnese arrugginito senza indossare i guanti protettivi.
Don't touch that rusty tool without wearing protective gloves.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| arnese | masculine · singular |
| arnesi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often synonymous with 'attrezzo', but 'arnese' can have a slightly colloquial or vague tone ('what is that thing?').