toolbox

tool +‎ box

• enPR: to͞ol′-bŏks'
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/
• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/

  • Audio (AU)

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toolbox (plural toolboxes)

1. A storage case for tools.
2. (computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
3. (figurative) A set of skills or competences
   • 2020 December 21, Bryan Lufkin, “How 'linguistic mirroring' can make you more convincing”, in BBC‎:

     Developing this chameleon-like skill could prove to be a very useful addition to your toolbox for winning people over – and getting ahead.

4. (slang) Dumbass or idiot.
   • 2007, Alexander Kern, Listen! Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen!!!:

     From the get go, one can immediately tell that this kid is a fucking toolbox.

   • 2019 October 29, Brawny Buck, “A Buck to the Face: A Royal Problem”, in YouTube‎:

     I've been in construction since I was dishonorably discharged by those toolboxes in the Royal Guard.

• box

• toolset
• toolkit
• tool chest

• loot box

Borrowed from English toolbox.

• IPA^(key): /ˈtuːlˌbɔks/, /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/

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• Hyphenation: tool‧box

toolbox m (plural toolboxen, diminutive toolboxje n)

1. A set of auxiliary devices to tackle a set of related problems, e.g. a package of software for a target group or teaching - or marketing aids on a subject.

   Synonym: gereedschapskist

• tool

Unadapted borrowing from English toolbox.

toolbox f (plural toolboxes)

1. (computing) a toolbox (set of routines)

   Synonym: toolkit