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tools of the trade

tools of the trade is the alternative form 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 tools of the trade

singulartool of the trade

Questions about tools of the trade

What is tools of the trade the alternative form of?
Tools of the trade is the alternative form of tools of trade.

Words near tools of the trade in the dictionary

  1. toolrooms
  2. tools
  3. tools and dies
  4. tools around
  5. tools of ignorance
  6. tools of the trade
  7. tools of trade
  8. tools up
  9. toolset
  10. toolsets
  11. toolsetter

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