paper knife

Noun

A knife with a blunt or rounded tip used for opening letters or cutting paper.

ریشه

The word 'paper' comes from the Middle English word 'papir', which originated from the Old French word 'papier'. The word 'knife' comes from the Old English word 'cnīf'.

مثال

• She used a paper knife to open the envelope.
• The paper knife is a useful tool for precise paper cutting.
• He keeps a decorative paper knife on his desk.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Use a paper knife Open a letter with a paper knife Cut paper with a paper knife