case knife
a knife carried or kept in a case or sheath.
a table knife.
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How to use case knife in a sentence
So at first we said nothing, but waved with our case knife toward an unoccupied box, as who should say sit down.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousBy and by he came down, smoking a cigarette, and was met by this woman flourishing her case-knife.
A Mortal Antipathy | Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.In addition, a case knife or a small spatula is needed for the spreading of the bread.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and SciencesA tablespoon, a teaspoon, and a case knife are also necessary for measuring.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and SciencesHowever, a small batch may be stirred very successfully with a case knife.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
British Dictionary definitions for case knife
another name for sheath knife
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