box cutter

noun

Definition of box cutter

: a small cutting tool that is designed for opening cardboard boxes and typically consists of a retractable razor blade in a thin metal or plastic sheath

Examples of box cutter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The documents states that Hickey then pulled a box cutter out and threatened the neighbor, then left the area. — oregonlive, "Suspect in Southeast Portland apartment fire charged with arson," 24 Dec. 2020 Police said Czar Nicholas, 44, and a 29-year-old man were arguing when Nicholas reportedly pulled out a box cutter and stabbed the other man. — Carlie Wells, NOLA.com, "2 people stabbed in New Orleans in separate crimes, police say," 14 Dec. 2020 Bautista recommends a box cutter as the most efficient way to open boxes. — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, "Mailing gifts this year? Here are tips from the pros on how to box up your items properly.," 3 Dec. 2020 Struggles take place, bones are broken, wrists are slit with a box cutter and things reach the point of no return. — Troy L. Smith, cleveland, "30 best horror movie scenes of the 21st century," 29 Oct. 2020 During a search of Hensley's home, investigators seized three pocket knives and a box cutter, according to the Asheville Citizen Times. — Harriet Sokmensuer, PEOPLE.com, "N.C. Teen Was Fatally Stabbed by Younger Brother: Mom Says Slain Daughter 'Will Always Be My Hero'," 9 Sep. 2020 In each case, the four individuals alleged they were assaulted and slashed by two Somali men using a box cutter. — Randy Furst, Star Tribune, "Woman gets 6 months in prison for helping to falsify robberies for visa status," 28 Aug. 2020 Portland police are searching for a suspect who slashed someone in the throat with a box cutter, then fled the scene of the assault Thursday. — oregonlive, "One person seriously injured in NW Portland box cutter assault," 7 Aug. 2020 Detectives are seeking help to identify a man who tried stealing another man’s phone, threatened to kill him and stabbed him with a box cutter last month at a park in Emerald Hills, authorities said Thursday. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, "SDPD seeks man accused of strangling, stabbing stranger at Emerald Hills park," 6 Aug. 2020

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