Exacto knife

English

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.

Noun

Exacto knife (plural Exacto knives)

  1. (informal) A type of utility knife that has small, nonretracting, interchangeable blades.
    Hypernym: utility knife
    Coordinate term: Stanley knife

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