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Writing-Tools

/ˈraɪ.tɪŋ tuːlz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Instruments or implements used for writing.

    "She gathered her writing-tools before starting her novel."
  2. 2

    Any device or software used to facilitate the act of writing.

    "Digital writing-tools have transformed how authors create and edit their work."

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The term 'writing-tools' combines 'writing', derived from the Old English 'writan', meaning 'to scratch or draw', and 'tools', from the Old English 'tōl', referring to instruments used to perform a task. The phrase evolved to encompass various implements used for writing, reflecting the technological advancements in writing instruments over centuries.

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