Definition of paperknife in English:
paperknife
nounPlural paperknivesˈpeɪpənʌɪf
A blunt knife used for cutting paper, such as when opening envelopes or slitting the uncut pages of books.
Example sentencesExamples
- Sometimes a paperknife is used but it may be difficult to insert the tip of the knife under the flap.
- Calypso smiled and raised her eyes to heaven, then reached for a paperknife and slit open one of the envelopes.