Swiss army knife

noun

a small knife with blades and other tools, such as a nail file and corkscrew, all folding into the handle.

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Origin:
< Swiss Army, a trademark

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Main Entry:	Swiss army knife
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	any of various penknives with different blades and tools

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