utility knife


utility knife

noun

Definition of UTILITY KNIFE

: a knife designed for general use <a chef's utility knife>; specifically : a cutting tool having a sharp replaceable blade that can be retracted into a usually metal handle

First Known Use of UTILITY KNIFE

1946

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