"multiuse" meaning in All languages combined

See multiuse on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From multi- + use. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|use}} multi- + use Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} multiuse (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly architecture) Able to accommodate multiple uses. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Architecture Synonyms: multipurpose Related terms: multitool
    Sense id: en-multiuse-en-adj-4lvkONmu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with multi-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 94 6 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with multi-: 73 27 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 92 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 93 7 Topics: architecture

Noun [English]

Etymology: From multi- + use. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|use}} multi- + use Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} multiuse (uncountable)
  1. The use of something for more than one purpose. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-multiuse-en-noun-P-2c59K~
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