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catchall

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catch·all  (kchôl, kch-)
n.
1. A receptacle or storage area for odds and ends.
2. Something that encompasses a wide variety of items or situations: a word that serves as a catchall for a bewildering array of computer accessories.
catchall adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.catchall - an enclosure or receptacle for odds and ends
enclosure - a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
receptacle - a container that is used to put or keep things in


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