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Pakkawood, n.|ˈpækəwʊd|
Also pakkawood.
[f. Pakka-, of unknown origin + wood n.1; cf. pakka var. of pukka a. (n.).]
A proprietary name for a hard wooden laminate which is resistant to heat and is used to make handles for cutlery, cooking utensils, etc.
1955Trade Marks Jrnl. 4 May 459/2 Pakkawood. 1959Listener 15 Jan. 147/2 The handle is made of pakkawood—a new laminated hardboard. 1960Guardian 24 Oct. 6/7 The ‘Sky-Line’ sandwich knife..has a handsome pakkawood handle. 1978Detroit Free Press 2 Apr. 9a (Advt.), Ekco six-piece steak knife set. Blades are stainless steel and handles are Pakkawood, finger-carved for an easier, safer grip. 1987Los Angeles Times 6 Aug. viii. 9/5 The pakkawood handle is heat and water resistant and stays cool. |