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- [too-ling]
- /ˈtu lɪŋ/
- /ˈtuːlɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [too-ling]
- /ˈtu lɪŋ/
Definitions of tooling word
- noun tooling an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations. 1
- noun tooling any instrument of manual operation. 1
- noun tooling the cutting or machining part of a lathe, planer, drill, or similar machine. 1
- noun tooling the machine itself; a machine tool. 1
- noun tooling anything used as a means of accomplishing a task or purpose: Education is a tool for success. 1
- noun tooling a person manipulated by another for the latter's own ends; cat's-paw. 1
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Origin of tooling
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; tool + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Tooling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tooling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tooling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tooling
noun tooling
- applique — Applique is the craft of sewing fabric shapes onto larger pieces of cloth. You can also use applique to refer to things you make using this craft.
- arabesque — An arabesque is a position in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one leg with their other leg lifted and stretched out backwards, and their arms stretched out in front of them.
- cat-o'-nine-tails — a rope whip consisting of nine knotted thongs, used formerly to flog prisoners
- curlicue — Curlicues are decorative twists and curls, usually carved or made with a pen.
- decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
verb tooling
- filibuster — U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
- grave — the grave accent.
- gun — Also called gin rummy. a variety of rummy for two players, in which a player with 10 or fewer points in unmatched cards can end the game by laying down the hand.
- machine — an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work: a sewing machine.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
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