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paperknife

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.

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paperknife

n. A knife for cutting paper or opening envelopes.

WordNet
paperknife

  1. 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]

  2. [also: paperknives (pl)]

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.