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multitool

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A portable hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single assembly or body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Holonyms: EDC, everyday carry

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Meaning 2

A portable hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single assembly or body.

A Swiss Army knife or similar tool.

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Meaning 3

A portable hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single assembly or body.

Any of a class of folding or telescoping tools with a plier head as the central implement and with sets of peripheral implements (typically knife blades, screwdrivers, files, saws, can openers, bottle openers, scissors, and so on).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning 4

A portable hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single assembly or body.

Any similar tool with some other central implement (such as shears) or with no central implement, but sharing the themes otherwise.

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Meaning 5

A portable hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single assembly or body.

Any of a class of monolithic tools with various holes and edges that act as the multiple implements.

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noun

Meaning 6

An oscillating power tool that can perform multiple functions with different attachments.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: oscillating tool

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History

Etymology

From multi- + tool.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: monitoimityökalu — portable hand tool
  • Finnish: monikäyttötyökalu — portable hand tool
  • German: Multifunktionswerkzeug — portable hand tool
  • Greek: πολυεργαλείο (polyergaleío) — portable hand tool
  • Russian: мультиинструмент (mulʹtiinstrument) — portable hand tool
  • Russian: мультитул (mulʹtitul) — portable hand tool
  • Spanish: multiherramienta — portable hand tool
  • Swedish: multiverktyg — portable hand tool
  • Finnish: monitoimityökalu — power tool