\U*ten"sil\ (?; 277), n. [F. utensile, ustensile, L.
utensile, fr. utensilis that may be used, fit for use, fr.
uti, p. p. usus, to use. See {Use}, v. t.]
That which is used; an instrument; an implement; especially,
an instrument or vessel used in a kitchen, or in domestic and
farming business.

      Wagons fraught with utensils of war.     --Milton.