"tool and die" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tools and dies [plural]
Etymology: Named for the cutting tools and forming dies that are among the principal kinds of tooling that this specialty makes. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|tools and dies}} tool and die (usually uncountable, plural tools and dies)
  1. (chiefly attributive) An area of activity (concentration or specialty) in manufacturing, comprising toolmaking, diemaking, and (usually also) moldmaking. Tags: attributive, uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-tool_and_die-en-noun-apoijEVP Categories (other): English coordinated pairs Disambiguation of English coordinated pairs: 50 50
  2. (sometimes) The tools and dies made by this specialty. Tags: sometimes, uncountable, usually Related terms: diecast, die grinder, diemaker, toolmaker
    Sense id: en-tool_and_die-en-noun-qrzgyvfQ Categories (other): English coordinated pairs, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English coordinated pairs: 50 50 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 69 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 30 70 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 28 72

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Wage rates for tool and die makers differ in various regions of the country.",
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