tool and die en · NOUN
Etymology
Named for the cutting tools and forming dies that are among the principal kinds of tooling that this specialty makes.
Meanings
-
(attributive, uncountable, usually) An area of activity (concentration or specialty) in manufacturing, comprising toolmaking, diemaking, and (usually also) moldmaking.
They work in tool and die.
The toolmakers are employed in tool and die shops.
-
(sometimes, uncountable, usually) The tools and dies made by this specialty.
Wage rates for tool and die makers differ in various regions of the country.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tools and dies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
toolmaker · die grinder · diecast · diemaker · diesinking · diesinker