penknife (Meaning)
Wordnet
penknife (n)
a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
Webster
penknife (n.)
A small pocketknife; formerly, a knife used for making and mending quill pens.
Synonyms & Antonyms of penknife
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penknife Sentence Examples
- The hiker always carried a penknife in his backpack for unexpected situations.
- The surgeon deftly used a penknife to make precise incisions during the operation.
- The craftsman used a penknife to meticulously carve intricate patterns into the wood.
- The camper used a penknife to open a can of beans and prepare dinner.
- The young boy used a penknife to sharpen his pencils for school.
- The artist used a penknife to create delicate lines in her sketches.
- The scoutmaster used a penknife to demonstrate knot-tying techniques to the youth group.
- The resourceful traveler used a penknife to cut through travel restrictions and challenges.
- The construction worker used a penknife to cut wires and adjust materials on the job site.
- The collector proudly displayed his collection of antique penknives, each with its own unique history and design.
FAQs About the word penknife
a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pensA small pocketknife; formerly, a knife used for making and mending quill pens.
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The hiker always carried a penknife in his backpack for unexpected situations.
The surgeon deftly used a penknife to make precise incisions during the operation.
The craftsman used a penknife to meticulously carve intricate patterns into the wood.
The camper used a penknife to open a can of beans and prepare dinner.
