Toolbox Meaning
/ˈtuːlˌbɒks/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA storage case for tools.
nounA set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
Sentence Examples
I keep my hammer in the toolbox.
We've ended up a spanner short of a toolbox.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The mechanic opened his red ____ to find the wrench he needed for the repair.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He kept all his different wrenches and screwdrivers organized in a large metal ____ in his small garage today.
Word Origin & History
From tool + box.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Developing this chameleon-like skill could prove to be a very useful addition to your toolbox for winning people over – and getting ahead."
— 2020 December 21, Bryan Lufkin, “How 'linguistic mirroring' can make you more convincing”, in BBC:
"From the get go, one can immediately tell that this kid is a fucking toolbox."
— 2007, Alexander Kern, Listen! Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen!!!:
"I've been in construction since I was dishonorably discharged by those toolboxes in the Royal Guard."
— 2019 October 29, Brawny Buck, “A Buck to the Face: A Royal Problem”, in YouTube, spoken by Buck Wild:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The mechanic opened his red ____ to find the wrench he needed for the repair.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He kept all his different wrenches and screwdrivers organized in a large metal ____ in his small garage today.