butter knife

See also: butterknife

English

A butter knife on top of a buttered crumpet.

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Noun

butter knife (plural butter knives)

  1. 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.
    Synonym: butter spreader

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