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carving knife

noun

  1. a large, sharp knife for carving or slicing meat.


carving knife

noun

  1. a long-bladed knife for carving cooked meat for serving


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Word History and Origins

Origin of carving knife1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

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Example Sentences

Love is also a killer, so when you see her hiding a carving knife behind her back during their conversation, it seems clear where this is headed.

These sets typically include stainless-steel tongs, metal spatula, a carving knife, serving fork, and skewers for kabobs.

WalmartThis 10-piece set includes everything you need, from stainless-steel tongs to a sharp carving knife.

A carving knife and fork for thinly slicing up big slabs of meat.

Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands’ necks.

One of the men was carrying a carving knife and a live goose.

Use a carving knife to cut the meat against the grain into thin slices.

Whenever two men started a row, she grabbed this carving knife and with a scream like a panther she lit into them.

E took to sleeping with a carving-knife under the pillow, and hitting me about cruel.

To obtain the best results in carving, a good carving knife should be secured and it should always be kept well sharpened.

Mary's smile was even more in evidence at dinner, when the employer complimented her on the carving knife.

When it comes before the carver, he should place the carving-knife under the shoulder, and dexterously remove it.

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