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all-purpose tools

[ɔːl ˈpɜːrpəs tuːlz]
nounpl: all-purpose tools
ferramentas multiuso
1. Tools or instruments designed to perform multiple functions or be useful in various situations rather than being specialized for a single task
A Swiss Army knife is one of the most popular all-purpose tools available.
Um canivete suíço é uma das ferramentas multiuso mais populares disponíveis.
2. Equipment that can be applied to many different contexts or problems
These all-purpose tools are essential for any homeowner's toolbox.
Essas ferramentas multiuso são essenciais para a caixa de ferramentas de qualquer proprietário.
Synonyms
multipurpose toolsversatile toolsgeneral-purpose toolsutility tools
Antonyms
specialized toolssingle-purpose toolsspecific tools

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ferramentas multiuso
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ferramentas de uso geral
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
ferramentas polivalentes
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

jack of all trades
Swiss Army knife approach
do-it-all tool
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