Definition of cutlery
1 : the business of a cutler
2 : edged or cutting tools; specifically : implements for cutting and eating food
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Recent Examples of cutlery from the Web
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Team, this isn’t the dark ages, when women on their periods were thought to be sullied and sent into isolation, forbidden from even touching the same cutlery as men.
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For instance, clubhouse insiders say, after chefs from some of New York's finest restaurants serve the postgame meals, Judge will rise up from the clubhouse couch, carry his dirty dishes and cutlery to the kitchen and thank them for their cooking.
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Emmanuel used a metal hook attached to his arm to handle the cutlery and food.
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Emmanuel used a metal hook attached to his arm to handle the cutlery and food.
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And then there's Senator Ron Johnson, Republican of Wisconsin and not the sharpest instrument among the legislative cutlery.
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And to honor it, the German cutlery company Wüsthof has introduced a knife engineered to enhance the burger experience.
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Those same Pelosi critics returned to the cutlery drawer this week when Democrats wore the collar, going 0 for 4 this year, in a series of special House elections.
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La Trésorerie, a homewares and modern hardware store, carries linen dish and bath towels, bedding, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and other timeless goods by French and European craftspeople with a sustainable focus—
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First Known Use of cutlery
15th century
CUTLERY Defined for English Language Learners
cutlery
playDefinition of cutlery for English Language Learners
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: sharp tools made of metal (such as knives and scissors) that are used for cutting things
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: forks, spoons, and knives used for serving and eating food
CUTLERY Defined for Kids
cutlery
playDefinition of cutlery for Students
1 : cutting tools (as knives and scissors)
2 : utensils used in cutting, serving, and eating food
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