cutlery

[ kuht-luh-ree ]
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noun
  1. cutting instruments collectively, especially knives for cutting food.

  2. utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.

  1. the trade or business of a cutler.

Origin of cutlery

1
1300–50; Middle English cutellerie<Middle French coutelerie;see cutler, -y3

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British Dictionary definitions for cutlery

cutlery

/ (ˈkʌtlərɪ) /


noun
  1. implements used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons

  2. instruments used for cutting

  1. the art or business of a cutler

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