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knife rest

American  

noun

  1. something upon which to rest a knife when it is not being used.

  2. 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

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I think a knife rest would be great fun.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2022

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