multi-tool
noun
mul·ti-tool
ˈməl-tē-ˌtül 
-ˌtī-
variants
or less commonly multitool
: a compact, portable device that has blades and extensions for many tools (such as knives, screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, openers, and saw blades) which can be folded into the handle
… it's good to know you have tools in the car to get you out of a pickle that your multi-tool can't …—
Jennifer Sherry
Jennifer SherryTo my mind, the coolest feature is the multi-tool, which sports a standard blade, serrated blade, screwdriver and bottle opener.—Doug Aamoth
Doug AamothWhen a multitool is all that stands between you and, say, a ten-mile walk home, you develop a certain loyalty to the most reliable one.—National Geographic Adventure
National Geographic AdventureExamples of multi-tool in a Sentence
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The set comes with a hammer drill and driver, an impact driver, a reciprocating saw, a grinder and multi-tool, a circular saw, a work light, an impact wrench and a few batteries.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
The storied brand continues to design and manufacture knives and multi-tools in Portland, Oregon, and every Leatherman comes with a 25-year limited warranty.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 May 2025
The kit includes a drill and impact driver, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a multi-tool, all complete with a large carrying case to hold them all.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
And for all the other father figures in your life—like your grandpa, stepdad, and brothers—multi-tool gadgets and cozy robes never fail to impress.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
This Monterra survival set has 265 essential items, including first aid items, a carrying pack, a lantern, a multi-tool and much more!
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jacob Wilson’s Future Wilson should join multi-tool outfielder Lawrence Butler and a few others leading the club's resurgence.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Vargas undoubtedly has the highest upside, a true multi-tool midfielder whose awareness during a match exceeds expectations for a 19-year-old.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Thousands of knives and multi-tools confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at airports across the United States are now available for public auction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
The storied brand continues to design and manufacture knives and multi-tools in Portland, Oregon, and every Leatherman comes with a 25-year limited warranty.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 May 2025
The kit includes a drill and impact driver, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a multi-tool, all complete with a large carrying case to hold them all.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
And for all the other father figures in your life—like your grandpa, stepdad, and brothers—multi-tool gadgets and cozy robes never fail to impress.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
This Monterra survival set has 265 essential items, including first aid items, a carrying pack, a lantern, a multi-tool and much more!
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jacob Wilson’s Future Wilson should join multi-tool outfielder Lawrence Butler and a few others leading the club's resurgence.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Vargas undoubtedly has the highest upside, a true multi-tool midfielder whose awareness during a match exceeds expectations for a 19-year-old.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Thousands of knives and multi-tools confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at airports across the United States are now available for public auction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Multi-tool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multi-tool. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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