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Useful for more than one purpose

combination

noun

capable of being used for two or more purposes

universal

adjective

suitable for a lot of different situations, sizes, or uses

versatile

adjective

able to be used in many different ways

portable

adjective

used about things that you can keep or still use when you move from one job or situation to another

all-purpose

adjective

able to be used in a lot of different ways

dual-purpose

adjective

able to be used for two different purposes

multifunctional

adjective

something that is multifunctional does several different things or has several different uses

adaptable

adjective

adaptable things can be used in different situations or for different purposes

transferable

adjective

able to be used in different jobs or different situations

general-purpose

adjective

not limited to one use or purpose

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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