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Dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
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paperknife
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books [syn: letter opener , paper knife ] [also: paperknives (pl)]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A knife for cutting paper or opening envelopes.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
paperknife \pa"per*knife`\ (p[=a]"p[~e]r*n[imac]f`), n. A dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books. Syn: letter opener.
Usage examples of paperknife.
Which reminds me: we should be on the lookout for a couple of these fancy Greek paperknives - in silver or silver-plate.