case knife

/keɪs naɪf/
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Other forms: case knives

Definitions of case knife
  1. noun
    a metal blade with a handle; used as cutlery
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    type of:
    table knife
    a knife used for eating at dining table
  2. noun
    a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath
    synonyms: sheath knife
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    type of:
    knife
    edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
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