sonic screwdriver

A sonic screwdriver is a fictional multipurpose tool from the British science fiction series *Doctor Who*, used by the Doctor to manipulate electronic devices, unlock doors, and scan objects through sound waves.

The term sometimes appears in general usage for any improbably versatile gadget: He thinks his phone is a sonic screwdriver that can fix anything.

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TARDIS · buzzing · glowing · blue · tip · Gallifrey · unlock · doors · scan · repair · vibrate · whirring · prop · Dalek · companion · regeneration · David Tennant · Matt Smith

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technology type

sonic screwdriverlaser cutter

Tool cutting with focused light

hammer · crowbar

tool sophistication

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Tool for minus-sign fasteners

Phillips screwdriver · hand drill · primitive tools · stone tools

fictional tool sophistication

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Hafted rock blade

wooden mallet · blunt instrument · hammer

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Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Rated G