workbag
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Definition
Noun: A bag or container designed to hold the tools, implements, and materials needed for a specific type of work, especially sewing.
Usage
A workbag is a portable storage item used to organize and carry the necessary items for a task or craft. It is most commonly associated with sewing, holding items like needles, thread, scissors, and fabric. The term emphasizes utility and portability for work-related supplies.
Examples
- She reached into her workbag to find a matching spool of thread.
- The tailor's leather workbag was filled with measuring tapes and chalk.
- I keep all my knitting needles and yarn in a single, large workbag.
Advanced Usage
- "A surgeon's workbag": While less common, the term can be extended metaphorically to refer to a portable kit for other professions, implying a collection of specialized tools.
- "Digital workbag": In a modern, figurative sense, it can sometimes describe a digital folder or application containing all necessary files for a project.
Variants and Related Words
- Workbasket (n): A basket, often with a handle, serving the same purpose as a workbag, typically for sewing.
- Sewing kit (n): A small case or bag containing basic sewing tools. This is a more specific term for a common type of workbag.
- Toolbag (n): A bag for holding tools, analogous to a workbag but typically for mechanical or construction tools.
Synonyms
- Sewing bag
- Utility bag
- Craft bag
Related Phrases
- "Everything but the kitchen sink": (Idiom) While not directly related, this phrase humorously describes an overstuffed workbag containing an excessive number of items.
- "To have one's tools at hand": This concept is the primary function of a workbag.
Noun
- container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)