Definitions

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  • noun a person who makes tools
  • noun computing a person who creates utility programs

Etymologies

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tool +‎ smith

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Examples

  • It contained the toolsmith and his supply of iron and steel.

    Gentle Warrior Garwood, Julie 1985

  • I guess the bottom line is that I'm much more interested in building systems (hardware or software) that more experienced musicians can use as tools … which brings us back to the toolsmith point above.

    RubyCorner 2008

  • I think of myself more as a toolsmith than an actual creator.

    RubyCorner 2008

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