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butter knife

/ˌbʌdər naɪf/
/ˈbʌtə naɪf/
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Other forms: butter knives

Definitions of butter knife
  1. noun
    a small knife with a dull blade; for cutting or spreading butter
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    type of:
    table knife
    a knife used for eating at dining table
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