toolbox

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English

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Toolbox

Etymology

From tool +‎ box.

Pronunciation

Noun

toolbox (plural toolboxes)

  1. A storage case for tools.
  2. (computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
  3. (figurative) A set of skills or competences
    • 2020 December 21, Bryan Lufkin, “How 'linguistic mirroring' can make you more convincing”, in BBC‎:
      Developing this chameleon-like skill could prove to be a very useful addition to your toolbox for winning people over – and getting ahead.
  4. (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:
      I've been in construction since I was dishonorably discharged by those toolboxes in the Royal Guard.

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from English toolbox.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtuːlˌbɔks/, /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/
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  • Hyphenation: tool‧box

Noun

toolbox m (plural toolboxen, diminutive toolboxje n)

  1. 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

Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English toolbox.

Pronunciation

Noun

toolbox f (plural toolboxes)

  1. (computing) a toolbox (set of routines)
    Synonym: toolkit
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