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all-pur·pose

(ôl′pûr′pəs)
adj.
Having many purposes or uses: an all-purpose thread.
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all-purpose

adj
useful for many things
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all′-pur′pose



adj.
able to be used for every purpose.
[1925–30]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.all-purpose - not limited in use or functionall-purpose - not limited in use or function  
general - applying to all or most members of a category or group; "the general public"; "general assistance"; "a general rule"; "in general terms"; "comprehensible to the general reader"
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Translations

all-purpose

[ˈɔːlˈpɜːpəs] ADJ [tool, cleaner] → multiuso inv, universal; [vehicle, flour, wine] → para todo uso
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all-purpose

[ˈɔːlˈpɜːpəs] adjper tutti gli usi
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
References in periodicals archive ?
INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 1tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1tbsp grated fresh ginger 1tsp ground cumin 2tbsp dried mixed herbs 1tbsp chilli powder 1tsp all-purpose seasoning 6tbsp curry powder 125ml water 200ml coconut milk 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 ripe plantain, peeled and sliced 1 scotch bonnet pepper 3 spring onions, sliced 1tsp salt 1tbsp freshly ground black pepper 150g fresh callaloo or spinach DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a pot over a medium heat, then add the onion, garlic and ginger and saute for five to seven minutes until the onion is soft.
All-purpose seasoning products are used highly in developed and developing countries in order to attract foodies as well tourist.
Summary: All-purpose seasoning products are used highly in developed and developing countries in order to attract foodies as well tourist.
Following the May 23 recall by (https://www.ibtimes.com/aldi-flour-recall-2019-how-get-refund-2794797) ALDI for all-purpose flour from ADM Milling Co.
Mysore bonda is a lemon size dumpling made of all-purpose flour, rice flour, cooking soda and buttermilk.
Switching out some of the all-purpose flour in your bread, cake, cookie, and other recipes with whole-grain flour is a great way to improve your diet and health without having to change the foods you eat.
This dish consists of layer upon layer of roasted diced summer squash, eggplant and herbs over strips of cooked lasagna noodles, rich tomato basil and creamy bechamel sauce (made with Maya All-Purpose Flour).
The center is an all-purpose cultural destination considered the first incubator of knowledge of its kind in Saudi Arabia.
Mix together the Herbes de Provence and the all-purpose flour.
SPECIAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 egg beaten 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
serves 4 READY IN 2 HOURS INGREDIENTS low-calorie cooking spray 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, thickly sliced 4 back bacon rashers, visible fat removed, roughly chopped 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning 1kg potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced 2 onions, thinly sliced salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 2 carrots, thinly sliced 350ml boiling chicken stock METHOD Preheat the oven to 150C/Fan 130C/Gas 2.

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