box cutter

noun

: 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 indictment also alleges that the defendants intentionally blocked the transport van and federal officers from leaving, slashing their tires with a box cutter while surrounding the vehicle. Tim Clouser, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2025 Once inside the room, the man, armed with a box cutter, forced the woman to remove several items of jewelry, Fox said. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025 Two months before the shooting, Henderson allegedly threatened another student with a box cutter, and his case was set to go to Davidson County Juvenile Court, WKRN first reported. Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Jones allegedly pulled a box cutter out of his pocket and slashed Platt near his left eye. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for box cutter

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of box cutter was in 1955

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“Box cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20cutter. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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box cutter

noun
: a small cutting tool used especially for opening cardboard boxes
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