Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tool and die

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.44 in modern English

Syllables: tool and die
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An area of activity (concentration or specialty) in manufacturing, comprising toolmaking, diemaking, and (usually also) moldmaking.

Uncountable

noun

The tools and dies made by this specialty.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The toolmakers are employed in tool and die shops."
"They work in tool and die."
"Wage rates for tool and die makers differ in various regions of the country."

Etymology

Named for the cutting tools and forming dies that are among the principal kinds of tooling that this specialty makes.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

tools and dies (plural)

Phrases

die grinder

Frequently Paired Words

diecast die grinder diemaker diesinker diesinking toolmaker

Questions

What does tool and die mean?: An area of activity (concentration or specialty) in manufacturing, comprising toolmaking, diemaking, and (usually also) moldmaking.
Where does tool and die come from?: Named for the cutting tools and forming dies that are among the principal kinds of tooling that this specialty makes.

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