all-purpose tool
nounUK /ˌɔːlˈpɜːpəs tuːl/
US /ˌɔːlˈpɜːrpəs tuːl/
A tool that can do many different jobs.
My dad keeps an all-purpose tool in the car for emergencies.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who can handle many different kinds of tasks.
She's the all-purpose tool of our team, fixing everything from budgets to broken chairs.
3. A software program that performs many different functions.
This all-purpose tool can edit photos, write documents, and manage your calendar.
4. Anything that is useful in many different situations.
Duct tape is the all-purpose tool of home repairs.