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utility knife
[ yoo-til-i-tee nahyf ]
noun
, plural u·til·i·ty knives [yoo-, til, -i-tee nahyvz]
- any of various knives, often with a retractable, replaceable razorlike blade, used for a variety of cutting, scraping, or scoring work:
The crafts department sells a fully equipped tool kit, complete with all the sizes of utility knives that you’re looking for.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of utility knife1
First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences
He took from his pocket a general utility knife and slipped out a thin steel needle.
From Project Gutenberg
Moving as if in a dream, he reached down into his lap and drew out a small utility knife.
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This will be your table knife, as well as cooking and general utility knife.
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