chef's knife
noun
Definition of chef's knife
: a knife used for preparing food; especially : a large, general-purpose kitchen knife usually 8 to 10 inches long that has a blade curving upward along its length and ending in a narrow point The chef's knife, usually 8 inches long, is … the workhorse of the kitchen. It is used for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of foods. — Consumer Reports
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1893
First Known Use of chef's knife
1893
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