penknife

pen·knife

P0165400 (pĕn′nīf′)n. A small pocketknife.

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[So called because it was originally used for cutting quill pens.]

penknife

(ˈpɛnˌnaɪf) n, pl -knives (Tools) a small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle; pocketknife[C15: so called because it was originally used for making and repairing quill pens]

pen•knife

(ˈpɛnˌnaɪf)

n., pl. -knives. a small pocketknife, formerly one used for making and sharpening quill pens. [1400–50]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

penknife - a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill penspocket knife, pocketknife - a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket

Translations

小刀

penknife

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