butcher knife


noun
  1. a large, very sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat.

Origin of butcher knife

1
An Americanism dating back to 1705–15

Words Nearby butcher knife

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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 Stephens
  • Following him at a discreet distance came old Rad Sampson, who had armed himself with a big butcher knife.

  • "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 Allen
  • Now 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. Siringo
  • Just 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