# work-tool box

**Pronunciation:** /ˈwɜːrk tuːl bɒks/ · WURK-TOOL-BOKS

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- She bought a new work-tool box with a lock to secure her expensive drills.

## Synonyms

- toolbox — The most common and concise term for a container holding tools.
- tool chest — Often implies a larger, more substantial chest, sometimes with drawers.
- tool bag — A soft, often fabric or leather container, usually with handles or straps.
- tool cabinet — A tall, stationary storage unit with drawers and shelves.
- tool case — A rigid, often molded case, sometimes with foam inserts for specific tools.

## Common patterns

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

## Collocations

- a heavy work-tool box — He struggled to lift the heavy work-tool box.
- a portable work-tool box — She prefers a portable work-tool box for on-site repairs.
- organize a work-tool box — It took him an hour to organize his work-tool box.

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