- a variation of multi-tool.
multitool
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Beyond emergency situations, a multitool can be used in a variety of ways outside your vehicle, so it’s a good item to keep handy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Despite a renewed interest in the trades that comes amid a wave of automation, many companies still favor multitool graduates with broad skill sets, writes Callum Borchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
In traditional practices, the body also serves as a mathematical multitool.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 10, 2023
Ford’s pack always has the bike maintenance basics: a multitool, tire levers, spare tube and a CO2 cartridge to inflate the spare tube.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2022
He rattled the grating, which was about half a meter square, then slipped his multitool out of his belt holster.
From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow
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