Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

butter knife

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.10 in modern English

Syllables
but-ter knife
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A non-serrated or unilaterally serrated table knife with a dull edge and rounded point, designed for spreading butter on a piece of bread without tearing it.

Inflected Forms

butter knives (plural) butterknife (alternative)

Phrases

master butter knife sharp as a butter knife

Synonyms

butter spreader

Questions

What does butter knife mean?
A non-serrated or unilaterally serrated table knife with a dull edge and rounded point, designed for spreading butter on a piece of bread without tearing it.

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