butcher knife
noun
a large, very sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat.
Origin of butcher knife
1An Americanism dating back to 1705–15
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How to use butcher knife in a sentence
Pointing to it, I held out a butcher-knife,—a good bargain, I fancied.
Left on Labrador | Charles Asbury StephensFollowing him at a discreet distance came old Rad Sampson, who had armed himself with a big butcher knife.
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope | Victor Appleton"He's still worrying about that butcher knife of his," whispered Jerry, nudging Frank as he spoke.
The Outdoor Chums After Big Game | Captain Quincy AllenNow he picked up a butcher knife from the table to cut the meat with, and started, bare-footed and bare-headed.
History of 'Billy the Kid' | Chas. A. SiringoJust take the butcher-knife, and cut the whole mass of dough into squares, after youve laid it on the floured floors of the oven!
Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret Widdemer
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