toolbox
nounUK /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ · US /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/
Etymology From tool + box.
1
A storage case for tools.
2
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
3
Figuratively A set of skills or competences
- 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:
4
Slang Dumbass or idiot.
- 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:
- Derived terms
- a few spanners short of a tool box
- Related terms
- toolset, toolkit, tool chest
- Hypernyms
- box