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bread knife

noun

  1. a knife designed or suitable for slicing bread, as one having a wavy or saw-toothed blade.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bread knife1

First recorded in 1860–65

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Example Sentences

You can get a decent serrated bread knife from a restaurant-supply store for less than $20.

Your bread knife or slicing knife should be at least 10 inches long.

"Getting washed for dinner," replied Henrietta, flourishing the bread-knife toward the river.

Why will you go cutting your loaf with a razor when you have a serviceable bread-knife?'

I upheld you—my father seized the bread-knife from the table and brandished it over me, trying to make me swear never to see you.

Two forks are at the left, and a plate for bread and butter, with bread knife are at the left, opposite the glass.

Not until her mother prepared for a second thrust did Lilly realise it was the bread-knife she was holding in her hand.

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