tool bag
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Definition
Noun: A portable container, typically made of durable fabric or leather, designed specifically for holding, organizing, and transporting hand tools and small equipment.
Usage
The term "tool bag" refers to the bag itself. It is used to describe the container that holds tools, not the tools inside it or the act of carrying them. * The electrician reached into his tool bag for a screwdriver. * She bought a new, heavy-duty tool bag with multiple pockets. * Make sure your tool bag is properly zipped before you lift it.
Advanced Usage
- "to be someone's tool bag": This is a very rare and informal metaphorical usage, implying someone is merely a container or vehicle for another's ideas or schemes, similar to calling someone a "tool." It is not standard and is considered derogatory.
- He's not a leader; he's just the CEO's tool bag. (Idiomatic/Non-literal)
Variants and Related Words
- Toolbox (n): A rigid case, often made of metal or hard plastic, for storing and carrying tools.
- Tool belt (n): A belt worn around the waist with pouches for holding tools.
- Kit bag (n): A bag for holding a set of equipment or supplies for a specific purpose.
Synonyms
- Work bag
- Utility bag
- Mechanic's bag
Related Phrases
- To pack one's tool bag: To prepare one's tools for a job by placing them in the bag.
- He packed his tool bag the night before the big repair job.
- A full tool bag: Literally, a bag containing many tools. Can figuratively suggest someone is well-prepared or highly skilled.
- With her experience, she brings a full tool bag to any project. (Figurative)
Noun
- a bag in which tools are carried