implement Copy link Outline 1. instrūmentum (usu. as collect., and so equiv. to a plural2. only in pl., arma, orum (in this sense chiefly poet.)3. ferrāmentum (an iron tool) • implement: 1. instrūmentum (usu. as collect., and so equiv. to a plural: it then includes the entire stock or furniture necessary for an occupation): there is need of so many i.s, tanto opus est instrumento, Cic. Fin. 2, 34, 111: Cato: also in pl., i.s needed in farming, instrumenta quae ruri necessaria sunt, Pall. R. R. 1, 43. 2. only in pl., arma, orum (in this sense chiefly poet.): bread-making i.s, Cerealia a., Virg. Aen. 1, 177: cf. id. G. 1, 160. 3. ferrāmentum (an iron tool): i.s of husbandry, agrestia f., Liv. 1, 40: a variety of iron i.s (of husbandry), ferramentorum varietas, Varr. R. R. 1, 22: Cato: v. tool.