1. decorative designs or patterns impressed or embossed on leather, metal, or other materials
Usage: often used in bookbinding and leatherwork
2. the process or work of creating tools, dies, or molds for manufacturing
Usage: manufacturing and industrial contexts

Examples

• The leather journal featured intricate gold toolings along its cover.
• The bookbinder’s toolings created beautiful floral patterns on the spine.
• The factory invested heavily in new toolings for their production line.
• Custom toolings were required to manufacture the specialized parts.
• The artisan’s toolings on the belt were done by hand.
• Modern toolings allow for precise manufacturing tolerances.