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noun
A toolbox; a container for the items needed to carry out a task.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A set of skills and approaches.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: workbasket, workbag
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: container
Narrower terms: sewing basket
History
From work + box.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
