1. the process of making or shaping something with tools
2. decorative work done on leather, metal, or other materials using special tools
3. the tools and equipment needed for a particular manufacturing process
Usage: industrial

1. present participle of tool: to work or shape with tools
2. present participle of tool: to drive or ride in a vehicle
Usage: informal

Examples

• The leather tooling on the saddle was beautifully detailed.
• The factory invested in new tooling for the production line.
• She spent hours tooling intricate patterns into the metal.
• The craftsman was tooling a piece of wood into shape.
• They were tooling around town in their new convertible.
• The bookbinder specialized in gold tooling on rare manuscripts.
• Modern tooling has made manufacturing much more efficient.