case knife

noun

1
2
: a table knife

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of case knife was in 1673

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“Case knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case%20knife. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

case knife

noun
1
2
: a table knife
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