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penknife Definition and Meaning in English (penknife definition)

noun
Synonyms:pocketknifefolding knife
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Penknife definition: A small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, typically carried in a pocket.

Definitions of Penknife

  1. 1noun

    A small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, typically carried in a pocket.

Example Sentences

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“He used his penknife to open the package.”

Synonyms

pocketknifefolding knife

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Penknife definition: A small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, typically carried in a pocket.
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