1. Tools or devices designed to perform multiple functions or serve various purposes
Swiss Army knives are popular multipurpose instruments used for camping and everyday tasks.
Canivetes suíços são instrumentos multiuso populares utilizados para camping e tarefas do dia a dia.
2. In medical or technical contexts, equipment capable of performing several different operations or procedures
The surgical suite features several multipurpose instruments that can be adapted for different procedures.
A sala cirúrgica possui vários instrumentos multiuso que podem ser adaptados para diferentes procedimentos.