Tooling

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Work or ornamentation done with a tool. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The provision of tools for an industrial process or for software development. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of tool form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Example

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"Wallace says iron is still the predominant metal due to its populist appeal and its function as material for tooling and intricate art pieces."

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blind tooling

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