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utility knife
noun
: a knife designed for general use; especially : a cutting tool with a blade that can be pushed completely back into its handle
Full Definition of UTILITY KNIFE
: a knife designed for general use <a chef's utility knife>; specifically : a cutting tool having a sharp replaceable blade that can be retracted into a usually metal handle
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First Known Use of UTILITY KNIFE
1946
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