Stanley knife

Stanley knife
A utility knife, originally one made by Stanley Works.

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  • Stanley knife — UK [ˈstænli ˌnaɪf] US [singular Stanley knife plural Stanley knives] trademark british a small knife with a very sharp blade that you can replace, used for cutting wood, cardboard etc http://www.macmillandictio …   Useful english dictionary

  • Stanley knife® — /stanˈli nīf/ noun A type of trimming knife with a hollow metal handle into which a renewable, extremely sharp blade is fitted, used for trimming various materials, such as carpet, hardboard, etc ORIGIN: FT Stanley, US businessman who founded the …   Useful english dictionary

  • Stanley knife — [ˈstænli ˌnaıf] n BrE trademark a very sharp knife with a small ↑triangular blade that you use in activities such as decorating and ↑woodwork American Equivalent: exacto knife …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Stanley knife — UK [ˈstænlɪ ˌnaɪf] / US Word forms Stanley knife : singular Stanley knife plural Stanley knives trademark British a small knife with a very sharp blade that you can replace, used for cutting wood, cardboard etc …   English dictionary

  • Stanley knife — [[t]stæ̱nli naɪf[/t]] Stanley knives N COUNT A Stanley knife is a very sharp knife that is used to cut materials such as carpet and paper. It consists of a small blade fixed in the end of a handle. [TRADEMARK] …   English dictionary

  • Stanley knife — noun Brit. trademark a sharp knife with a short, strong replaceable blade, for cutting various materials. Origin C19: named after the manufacturer, the Stanley Rule and Level Company …   English new terms dictionary

  • Stanley knife — /ˈstænli naɪf/ (say stanlee nuyf) noun (plural Stanley knives) a knife with a retractable blade. {trademark} …  

  • Stanley knife — Stan|ley knife [ stænli ,naıf ] TRADEMARK a small knife with a very sharp blade that you can replace, used for cutting wood, CARDBOARD, etc …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Stanley knife — n. metal or plastic flat knife with retractable blades, box cutter knife …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Stanley knife™ — …   Useful english dictionary

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