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paper knife

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Noun1.paper knifepaper knife - dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
letter opener, paperknife
knife - edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
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paper knife n → tagliacarte m inv
paper knife n → tagliacarte m inv


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Anna answered a few words, but not foreseeing any entertainment from the conversation, she asked Annushka to get a lamp, hooked it onto the arm of her seat, and took from her bag a paper knife and an English novel.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
He had the big paper knife in his hand, and 'Mind, Dorcas,' he says, 'you'll have to be very respectful.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Christie, Agatha View in context
Sees paper knife on bureau, and with it cuts cover from book.
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