CEFR B1

work-tool box

noun phrase

Meaning

A sturdy container, often with compartments or trays, designed to hold and organize hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches for easy transport and access during work.

Examples

He keeps his work-tool box in the garage, neatly arranged by size.
The apprentice forgot his work-tool box at the job site and had to borrow a hammer.

Synonyms: toolbox, tool chest, tool bag, tool cabinet, tool case

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work-tool box (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrk tuːl bɒks/

Definition

A sturdy container, often with compartments or trays, designed to hold and organize hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches for easy transport and access during work.

Examples

He keeps his work-tool box in the garage, neatly arranged by size.
The apprentice forgot his work-tool box at the job site and had to borrow a hammer.
She bought a new work-tool box with a lock to secure her expensive drills.

How to Use work-tool box

a work-tool box with [feature] (collocation): Describing a feature of the box — "He bought a work-tool box with a built-in lock."
keep [tools] in a work-tool box (collocation): Storing tools in the box — "She keeps her screwdrivers in a work-tool box."
carry a work-tool box (collocation): Transporting the box — "The carpenter carried his work-tool box to the site."

Synonyms of work-tool box

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