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exacto knife

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.67 in modern English

Syllables
ex-ac-to knife
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of utility knife that has small, nonretracting, interchangeable blades.

Informal

Etymology

From the brand name X-Acto, from exact. That brand pioneered the form factor. This form of the name is a genericization, but the trademark is still active.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Exacto knives (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Stanley knife

Questions

What does exacto knife mean?
A type of utility knife that has small, nonretracting, interchangeable blades.
Where does exacto knife come from?
From the brand name X-Acto, from exact. That brand pioneered the form factor. This form of the name is a genericization, but the trademark is still active.

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