penknife
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Noun — A small folding knife that fits easily in a pocket.
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Etymology
From pen + knife — originally a small knife used to sharpen (cut a "nib" into) quill pens.
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What does “penknife” mean?
The word “penknife” means a small folding knife that fits easily in a pocket. In plain terms, a small pocket knife, historically used for trimming quill pens.
How do you use “penknife” in a sentence?
Here is “penknife” used in a sentence: “He whittled the stick down with his penknife while waiting for the bus.”
What part of speech is “penknife”?
“Penknife” is a noun.