A machinist's tool is a specialized tool used by machinists to create and shape metal parts. The most common tools used by machinists are the DRILL (5 letters), FILE (4 letters), LATHE (5 letters), DIE (3 letters), and ballpeenhammer (14 letters). The DRILL is used to make holes in metal, the FILE is used to smooth and shape metal, the LATHE is used to turn metal into a desired shape, the DIE is used to cut threads into metal, and the ballpeenhammer is used to shape metal.