tools of ignorance n. a baseball catcher’s mask, shin guards, and chest padding. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
tools of ignorance n.— «Leroy Zimmerman, star local high school graduate, will perform on the mound for the Corpe squad with Max Purcell donning the tools of ignorance to handle his slants.» —“Breadmen to Face...
tools of ignorance n.pl.— «The term “tools of ignorance” is my 2nd favorite baseball colloquialism.» —“Howdy” by White toolsOfIgnorance (Monrovia, California) May 14, 2004. (source: Double...