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toolhouse

American  
[tool-hous] / ˈtulˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

toolhouses
  1. toolshed.


Etymology

Origin of toolhouse

First recorded in 1810–20; tool + house

Example Sentences

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Something was said about a lion and a chimpanzee and a toolhouse, but the boys could not imagine what the circus men had in mind to do.

From Out with Gun and Camera by Bonehill, Ralph

"More love, Elder Gray!" called Issachar, on his way to the toolhouse.

From Homespun Tales by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith

But, as he lunged, the toolhouse door opened, and a policeman, who was coming out wiping his mouth on the back of his hand, received a jab in the pit of a somewhat protuberant stomach.

From The Cruise of the Jasper B. by Marquis, Don

He started briskly off towards Peter's own toolhouse, a low red-tiled pavilion, opposite the door of Marietta's kitchen.

From The Cardinal's Snuff-Box by Harland, Henry

He dropped from the scarecrow's trouser leg and scurried off to his hole beneath the toolhouse.

From Children of the Wild by Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir