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CLASP KNIFE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does clasp knife mean?

• CLASP KNIFE (noun)
The noun CLASP KNIFE has 1 sense:

1. a large knife with one or more folding blades

Familiarity information: CLASP KNIFE used as a noun is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• CLASP KNIFE (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

A large knife with one or more folding blades

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

clasp knife; jackknife

Hypernyms ("clasp knife" is a kind of...):

pocket knife; pocketknife (a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket)

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