Speakur

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swiss army knife

/ˌswɪsˈɑɹmiˌnaɪf/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables
swis-s army knife
IPA
/ˌswɪsˈɑɹmiˌnaɪf/
29
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

noun

A tool or approach that has many functions, one for every perceivable need.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the prominent (although not exclusive) association of this type of knife with officers of the Swiss Army; see Swiss Army knife § History for details.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌswɪsˈɑɹmiˌnaɪf/

Inflected Forms

Swiss Army knives (plural)

Phrases

all-purpose can-do do-all do-it-yourself jack of all trades

Frequently Paired Words

all-purpose can-do do-all do-it-yourself jack of all trades multipurpose multitool SAK

Synonyms

Swiss Army penknife

Questions

How do you pronounce swiss army knife?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌswɪsˈɑɹmiˌnaɪf/.
What does swiss army knife mean?
Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.
Where does swiss army knife come from?
From the prominent (although not exclusive) association of this type of knife with officers of the Swiss Army; see Swiss Army knife § History for details.

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