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multitool

tool
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tool]
    • /tul/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tool]
    • /tul/

Definitions of multitool word

  • noun multitool an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations. 1
  • noun multitool any instrument of manual operation. 1
  • noun multitool the cutting or machining part of a lathe, planer, drill, or similar machine. 1
  • noun multitool the machine itself; a machine tool. 1
  • noun multitool anything used as a means of accomplishing a task or purpose: Education is a tool for success. 1
  • noun multitool a person manipulated by another for the latter's own ends; cat's-paw. 1

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Origin of multitool

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English (noun); Old English tōl; cognate with Old Norse tōl tools; akin to taw2

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Parts of speech for Multitool

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

multitool popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

multitool usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with multitool

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