English Explanatory Dictionary

tool and die

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area of activity (concentration or specialty) in manufacturing, comprising toolmaking, diemaking, and (usually also) moldmaking.
  2. The tools and dies made by this specialty.

Word forms

tool and die tools and dies

Etymology

Named for the cutting tools and forming dies that are among the principal kinds of tooling that this specialty makes.

Related words

diecast die grinder diemaker diesinker diesinking toolmaker
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