workbag


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work·bag

 (wûrk′băg′)
n.
A bag to hold implements needed for work or material, such as needlework, that one is working on.
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workbag

(ˈwɜːkˌbæɡ)
n
1. (Tools) a container for implements, tools, or materials, esp sewing equipment. Also called: workbasket or workbox
2. (Knitting & Sewing) a container for implements, tools, or materials, esp sewing equipment. Also called: workbasket or workbox
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work•bag

(ˈwɜrkˌbæg)

n.
a bag for holding implements and materials for work, esp. needlework.
[1765–75]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.workbag - container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)
container - any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
sewing basket - a workbasket in which sewing materials can be stored
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Translations

workbag

[ˈwɜːkˌbæg] nborsa da lavoro
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The little princess went round the table with quick, short, swaying steps, her workbag on her arm, and gaily spreading out her dress sat down on a sofa near the silver samovar, as if all she was doing was a pleasure to herself and to all around her.
The aunt was as tiresome as ever; more tiresome, because anxiety for her health was now added to admiration of her powers; and they had to listen to the description of exactly how little bread and butter she ate for breakfast, and how small a slice of mutton for dinner, as well as to see exhibitions of new caps and new workbags for her mother and herself; and Jane's offences rose again.
I wish you would send me an old aunt--a maiden aunt--an aunt with a lozenge on her carriage, and a front of light coffee-coloured hair--how my children should work workbags for her, and my Julia and I would make her comfortable!
| IF THE arrival of September is giving you back-toschool vibes, treat yourself to a new workbag. The Alby from Guess is perfect for everyday city wear and roomy enough for all your bits and bobs.
| IF THE arrival of September is giving you back-toschool vibes, treat yourself to a new workbag. The Alby from Guess city wear is perfect for everyday city wear and roomy enough for all your bits and bobs.
Keep some "emergency" food handy such as a small bag of nuts (any kind), one of the high-protein energy bars, dark chocolate only, in your locker, workbag, or purse, for easy access when needed.
At 14.47mm thick at its widest point and 2.76lbs it fits far more snugly in your standard workbag than more traditional equivalents without skimping on too many features.
And for the brother or boyfriend, gift him a new work-ready bag with our Buckner Workbag.
If you can't get enough Bills Khaki x Mulholland, then don't limit yourself to their travel accessories--you can use this workbag every day.
Create unique job bags for each piece in the Workbag portal, tracking each easily though production in real time via bar codes, as well as a Return and Repair portal—a feature not available in some competing systems—that allows users to define customized policies and includes space to state reasons for returns.
Every man needs a reliable workbag A[degrees] for papers, electronics, wallet, a bottle of water, lunch...