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
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The female then cut the victim with the box cutter.
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At Skarlatos’ prompting, Stone sprinted down the aisle and tackled the shirtless El-Khazzani, who deeply slashed the American’s thumb and neck with the box cutter.
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Optional: Use the box cutter to create small drainage holes on the bottom of the bottle.
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Rodolfo also was charged with possession of a deadly weapon, a box cutter, police said.
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Police said Engel jumped into the woman's car holding a box cutter in the parking lot of a Symmes Township CVS pharmacy on Feb. 15.
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Whitaker used an electric drill, box cutter, screw driver and putty knife to take her life.
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Personal injury, Oakmount Road: Officers responded to a residence around 1:45 a.m. Jan. 11 for a report of a man who had intentionally cut his arm with a box cutter.
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After being given numerous commands, Prince dropped what was later identified as a box cutter to the ground, but would not follow other commands, according to police.
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First Known Use of box cutter
1955
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Definition of box cutter for English Language Learners
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: a small tool that is made for opening cardboard boxes and that has a very sharp blade that can be pushed in and out of its case
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