Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tools of trade

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables: tool-s of -trade
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, trade, or occupation.

Inflected Forms

tools of trade pl . (canonical) tool of trade (singular) tools of the trade (alternative)

Questions

What does tools of trade mean?: The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, trade, or occupation.

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