How to Use box cutter in a Sentence

box cutter

noun
  • Use a box cutter to make two 1 ½-inch cuts in the shape of an X over the hole.
    Daniel Kluko, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2017
  • Clemons took the box cutter away and as the boy tried to stop him, stabbed the woman in the back.
    Kristi Belcamino, Twin Cities, 22 July 2019
  • The robber stabbed the clerk with a box cutter and fled, Bown said.
    Alejandro Serrano, chicagotribune.com, 10 June 2019
  • School staff took the second boy out of class and found a box cutter.
    Don Stacom, Courant Community, 31 May 2018
  • This student used a box cutter to etch the N-word across his chest.
    CBS News, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The thief likely used a box cutter to slice through the perimeter of the canvas.
    Alisa Bowman, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2023
  • With the box cutter, cut off the bottom of the laundry basket.
    Vanessa Boer and Kristine Trevino, Woman's Day, 19 Sep. 2017
  • But Leflore then yelled at her and cut her face twice with the box cutter.
    Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2020
  • The boy then returned with a box cutter and tried to help his mother.
    Kristi Belcamino, Twin Cities, 22 July 2019
  • He was stabbed in the back and arms and slashed in the face with a box cutter, according to police.
    NBC News, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Earlier this year, a guy stabbed him in the arm with a box cutter.
    Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2019
  • Use a box cutter to cut a slit that runs the entire length of each piece of pool noodle.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024
  • Use a box cutter to cut a slit that runs the entire length of each piece of pool noodle.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 25 May 2023
  • Last month, a Filipino man was slashed with a box cutter aboard a New York City train.
    Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Using sharp scissors or a box cutter, cut the foam noodle to match the width of your seat gap.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 July 2023
  • At the time, Eastep was holding the box cutter in his left hand and had his right hand in his pocket, the video said.
    Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2022
  • His friend and sister were armed with a Taser and a box cutter the evening of the shooting, according to the mother.
    Sarah Horner, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Ryan began waving a box cutter at the two of them and tried to rear-end the car, according to Mclymore.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 June 2022
  • Use a box cutter to poke a slit in the bottle, then cut out the animal with scissors.
    Stephanie Shore Fisher, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2017
  • The detective spoke about how the two victims were tortured and shot and slashed with a box cutter.
    Ryan Martin, Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2017
  • Julie Estelle almost steals the movie, and the final fight scene (box cutter, anyone?) is over-the-top.
    Kevin Williams, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2021
  • An expert has testified a box cutter may have been used to slash the girls' throats.
    Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Agents removed the visible blades from the box cutter and handed it back to Liebisch.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Struggles take place, bones are broken, wrists are slit with a box cutter and things reach the point of no return.
    Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Chism raped and murdered Ritzer with a box cutter inside the bathroom.
    Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2022
  • The bailiff then called police, who arrived to find the man holding a box cutter to his neck, police said.
    Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Optional: Use the box cutter to create small drainage holes on the bottom of the bottle.
    Stephanie Shore Fisher, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2017
  • Then, use a box cutter or saw to cut the foam into tombstone shapes.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The prying end also serves as a nail puller, box cutter and bottle opener.
    Ben Coxworth october 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The suspect was carrying a silver box cutter with a silver blade, police said.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025

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