One who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat; one who is not free to choose their own course of action.
The condition of being held as security or to compel someone else to act or not act in a particular way.
Something that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.
A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
To hold (someone or something) hostage, especially in a way that constrains or controls the person or thing held, or in order to exchange for something else.
To give (someone or something) as a hostage to (someone or something else).
An obnoxious or uptight person.
A mechanical device intended to make a task easier.
A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group.
Something to perform an operation; an instrument; a means.
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, e.g. a craftman's tools.
A gun.
A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
To equip with tools.
To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
To work very hard.
To intentionally attack the ball so that it deflects off a blocker out of bounds.
To travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive.
To put down another person (possibly in a subtle, hidden way), and in that way to use him or her to meet a goal.