carving knife

noun

: a sharp knife that is used to cut cooked meat

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“Carving knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving%20knife. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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