toolbox
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- enPR: to͞ol′-bŏks'
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/
- (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/
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Noun edit
toolbox (plural toolboxes)
- A storage case for tools.
- (computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
- (figurative) A set of skills or competences
- 2020 December 21, Bryan Lufkin, “How 'linguistic mirroring' can make you more convincing”, in BBC[1]:
- Developing this chameleon-like skill could prove to be a very useful addition to your toolbox for winning people over – and getting ahead.
- (slang) Dumbass or idiot.
- 2007, Alexander Kern, Listen! Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen!!!:
- From the get go, one can immediately tell that this kid is a fucking toolbox.
- 2019 October 29, Brawny Buck, “A Buck to the Face: A Royal Problem”, in YouTube[2]:
- I've been in construction since I was dishonorably discharged by those toolboxes in the Royal Guard.
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storage case for tools
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set of routines
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Borrowed from English toolbox.
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toolbox m (plural toolboxen, diminutive toolboxje n)
- A set of auxiliary devices to tackle a set of related problems, e.g. a package of software for a target group or teaching - or marketing aids on a subject.
- Synonym: gereedschapskist
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Unadapted borrowing from English toolbox.
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toolbox f (plural toolboxes)