multi-tool
noun
mul·ti-tool
ˈməl-tē-ˌtül 
-ˌtī-
variants
or less commonly multitool
: a compact, portable device that has blades and extensions for many tools (such as knives, screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, openers, and saw blades) which can be folded into the handle
… it's good to know you have tools in the car to get you out of a pickle that your multi-tool can't …—
Jennifer Sherry
Jennifer SherryTo my mind, the coolest feature is the multi-tool, which sports a standard blade, serrated blade, screwdriver and bottle opener.—Doug Aamoth
Doug AamothWhen a multitool is all that stands between you and, say, a ten-mile walk home, you develop a certain loyalty to the most reliable one.—National Geographic Adventure
National Geographic AdventureExamples of multi-tool in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Even these small steps have made the phone feel less like an additional appendage and more like the multi-tool in my bike repair kit.
—Aaron Gordon, WIRED, 6 May 2024
The waterproof bag includes food, water, blankets, masks, a hand crank radio, a first aid kit, hand warmers, a multi-tool, emergency gloves (reinforced and strong), wet wipes, glow sticks, tissues, biohazard bags, ponchos, and more.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Cyclists who don’t mind getting their hands dirty carry a spare tube, a pump, tire levers and a multi-tool to fix the flat on the spot.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Officers found a metal multi-tool and pair of gloves along the path from the bridge’s south end to where they were stopped.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2024
Leatherman multi-tool Ali Smith, founder and cea of Rebarkable, says her Leatherman multi-tool (these start at $40), which includes a knife, scissors, screwdriver, tweezers, nail file and more, keeps her day on track.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
In addition to a drill/driver, this kit also comes with an impact driver, a reciprocating saw, a circular saw, an oscillating multi-tool, and a powerful LED work light to brightly illuminate your workspace.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2024
The automatic curlers and brush attach to the dyer, completing this multi-tool set that brings the salon to you.
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These Trending Ugg Slip-Ons Are Beyond Comfortable
Staying warm and cozy in the winter is an utmost priority.
—Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
This Molle Zinger is a retractable lanyard that attaches perfectly to the strap grids on the Hopper cooler series and holds a bottle opener (included), multi-tool, or anything that can fit on a key ring.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
Aaron Gordon, WIRED, 6 May 2024
The waterproof bag includes food, water, blankets, masks, a hand crank radio, a first aid kit, hand warmers, a multi-tool, emergency gloves (reinforced and strong), wet wipes, glow sticks, tissues, biohazard bags, ponchos, and more.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Cyclists who don’t mind getting their hands dirty carry a spare tube, a pump, tire levers and a multi-tool to fix the flat on the spot.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Officers found a metal multi-tool and pair of gloves along the path from the bridge’s south end to where they were stopped.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2024
Leatherman multi-tool Ali Smith, founder and cea of Rebarkable, says her Leatherman multi-tool (these start at $40), which includes a knife, scissors, screwdriver, tweezers, nail file and more, keeps her day on track.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
In addition to a drill/driver, this kit also comes with an impact driver, a reciprocating saw, a circular saw, an oscillating multi-tool, and a powerful LED work light to brightly illuminate your workspace.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2024
The automatic curlers and brush attach to the dyer, completing this multi-tool set that brings the salon to you.
Find it on Amazon
These Trending Ugg Slip-Ons Are Beyond Comfortable
Staying warm and cozy in the winter is an utmost priority.
—Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
This Molle Zinger is a retractable lanyard that attaches perfectly to the strap grids on the Hopper cooler series and holds a bottle opener (included), multi-tool, or anything that can fit on a key ring.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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“Multi-tool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multi-tool. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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