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tool of trade

tool of trade is the singular of tools of trade.

Meaning of tools of trade

Noun

tools of trade pl (normally plural, singular tool of trade)

  1. (idiomatic, plural-normally) The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, trade, or occupation.

Forms of tool of trade

pluraltools of trade

Questions about tool of trade

What is tool of trade the singular of?
Tool of trade is the singular of tools of trade.

Words near tool of trade in the dictionary

  1. tool frame
  2. tool frames
  3. tool kit
  4. tool kits
  5. tool of the trade
  6. tool of trade
  7. tool path
  8. tool paths
  9. tool post
  10. tool posts
  11. tool pusher

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