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Stanley knife

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of retractable utility knife with a replaceable blade.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, UK

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: utility knife, boxcutter

History

Etymology

From a brand name owned by the US tool manufacturer formerly known as Stanley Works; from Stanley (“surname”) + knife.