tools of trade en · NOUN
Meanings
- (idiomatic, plural-normally) The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, trade, or occupation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tools of trade pl . | canonical | lexicographic | |
| tool of trade | Number=Sing | lexicographic | |
| tools of the trade | alternative | lexicographic |