chef's knife

[ shefs-nahyf ]

noun
  1. a multipurpose kitchen knife with a wide blade usually 8 to 10 inches long and tapering to a point, used for slicing, chopping, etc.

Origin of chef's knife

1
First recorded in 1890–95
  • Also chef knife [shef-nahyf] /ˈʃɛf ˌnaɪf/ .

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