knife rest
Americannoun
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something upon which to rest a knife when it is not being used.
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Military. a metal or wood frame strung with barbed wire for use as a movable road barrier or underwater beach obstacle.
Etymology
Origin of knife rest
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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I think a knife rest would be great fun.
From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2022
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