case knife

American  

noun

1. a knife carried or kept in a case or sheath.

2. a table knife.

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case knife British  

noun

1. another name for sheath knife

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Etymology

Origin of case knife

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

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case knife

Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening with a case knife.

From For Luncheon and Supper Guests by Alice Bradley

Lila smothered a sigh of long suffering as she reached for the case knife again.

From Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls by Julia Augusta Schwartz

However, a small batch may be stirred very successfully with a case knife.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 5: Fruit and Fruit Desserts; Canning and Drying; Jelly Making, Preserving and Pickling; Confections; Beverages; the Planning of Meals by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

In addition, a case knife or a small spatula is needed for the spreading of the bread.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Affairs of State are now discussed, of a summer evening, upon the bottom of this upturned boat, while a case knife dulled by oyster shells picks out a new initial.

From Modern American Prose Selections by Byron J. (Byron Johnson) Rees