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

So at first we said nothing, but waved with our case knife toward an unoccupied box, as who should say sit down.

From The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. by Various

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 Schwartz, Julia Augusta

Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening with a case knife.

From For Luncheon and Supper Guests by Bradley, Alice

The mixture will be about as thick as putty, and may be forced into the crevice with a case knife.

From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira)

Why, I went to see one Mr. Morrison, the hocus pocus man; they said as how he could eat a case knife.

From The Contrast by Tyler, Royall