utility knife

noun

: 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

Examples of utility knife in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the kit in hand, use a utility knife to make a straight, clean cut to sever the damaged end of the hose. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024 Charlie Kolar is being developed into an in-line tight end but is still a capable pass catcher, and four-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard is the ultimate utility knife. —

Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024 Position the carpet over a flat piece of scrap wood, and use the utility knife or a carpet cutter to cut along the line. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024 If plastic wall anchors are left, slice the plastic off flush with the wall, using a sharp utility knife. —

Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for utility knife

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