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toolboxes

toolboxes is the plural of toolbox.

Meaning of toolbox

Noun

toolbox (plural toolboxes)

  1. A storage case for tools.
  2. 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!!!

Questions about toolboxes

What is toolboxes the plural of?
Toolboxes is the plural of toolbox.

Words near toolboxes in the dictionary

  1. toolbar
  2. toolbars
  3. toolbelt
  4. toolbelts
  5. toolbox
  6. toolboxes
  7. toolbuilder
  8. toolbuilders
  9. toolbuilding
  10. toolcase
  11. toolcases

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