Phrase guide

sheath knife

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A knife with a fixed blade that fits in a protective sheath when not in use; such a knife may be small (serving as a neck knife, boot knife, or pocketknife) or large (hung on a belt).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fixie

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: knife, tool

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noun

Meaning 2

a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: case knife

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: knife

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