tool stand

[/tuːl stænd/]
nounpl: tool stands
suporte para ferramentas
1. A stand or rack designed to hold, organize, and display tools in a workshop or garage
He mounted a tool stand on the wall to keep his drill bits and screwdrivers organized.
Ele montou um suporte para ferramentas na parede para manter suas brocas e chaves de fenda organizadas.
2. A portable or stationary structure used to store and access various hand tools or power tools
The carpenter organized his tool stand by size and function.
O carpinteiro organizou seu suporte para ferramentas por tamanho e função.
Tool stands are essential in both Brazilian and American workshops. In Brazil, they are particularly common in small businesses and carpentry shops (marcenarias). In the USA, especially among DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors, tool stands represent workplace organization culture and safety. The concept reflects the importance of workspace efficiency in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tool racktool holdertool organizertool storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte para ferramentas
Most common and neutral term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prateleira de ferramentas
Alternative term, emphasizing shelf-like structure
São Paulo
suporte para ferramentas / organizador de ferramentas
Both terms widely used in industrial and commercial contexts
Portugal
suporte para ferramentas / armação de ferramentas
European Portuguese often uses more formal terminology

Related Words

workshoptool storagetool organizertool cabinetdrill press stand

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your tools at hand
organized workspace
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