wire cutter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wire cutter
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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In under an hour, she assembled a plate of five cheeses with practiced efficiency, slicing with speed using her wire cutter, artfully placing cheese slices with cherry halves and chocolate shavings.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023
The museum includes a section on the Watergate scandal, including a wire cutter and penlight used by burglars to break into the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2016
A departmental investigation determined there had been no wire cutter in the suspect's pocket, though one was recovered from his car.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2015
Police located a man in a nearby movie theater with a wire cutter in his possession.
From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2010
Pierce, the dog! had a wire cutter in his pocket knife.
From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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