tooling
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6.1
- noun
- /ˈtuːlɪŋ/
- Specialized
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tooling
- " They're designs that have a high tooling expense.
Examples
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No special tooling is required in the application of these washers.
Academic text (2005) -
Very fancy tooling, huh?
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Nice tooling and all that.
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Special tooling and mounting available.
Academic text (1996) -
"The epoxy tooling is cheap and you can make several parts at once by thermoforming a 5x12-foot sheet," Ward explained.
Academic text (1999) -
The rationale behind the design—the reason engineers chose a certain option—would be lost, as would necessary information like tooling specifications.
Academic text (2005) -
PHOTO (COLOR): Workers at Andrews Glass Co. in Vineland, N.J., heat the end of an open glass tube prior to hand-tooling threads into it.
Academic text (1995) -
Many artisans use special techniques for tooling leather to create beautiful designs.
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The artist showcased her skills in tooling by decorating the leather bag with intricate patterns.
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He learned the art of tooling to enhance his leathercraft projects with detailed carvings.
Synonyms
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4.0
A craft of making things from leather like belts and wallets
Making, shaping, and decorating things from leather by hand
A craft for making useful things by hand from leather, like wallets and belts
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tooling comes from the simple word tool, which means 'an instrument you use with your hands'. In leatherwork, tooling is the use of small tools to cut, stamp, or press patterns into leather, so the origin helps you remember it is decoration made with tools.