butter knife
noun
: a small knife with a rounded blade that is used especially for spreading butter on bread during a meal
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Welch was also accused of trying to get into a locked room by forcing the door open, first with a butter knife and then shooting his assault rifle multiple times into the door.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The shipment includes teaspoons, soup spoons, salad forks, dinner forks, and dinner knives, plus an additional serving set with a teaspoon, pierced tablespoon, butter knife, and cold meat fork.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Use a flexible spatula or large spoon to gently fold in the flour, just until combined.
4: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and use a small offset spatula or butter knife to smooth the top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Knife held by woman shot by police was described as resembling butter knife
The situation began when police received a 911 call about a person with a knife near an apartment complex close to 12th Street and Osborn Road.
—Miguel Torres, Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The shipment includes teaspoons, soup spoons, salad forks, dinner forks, and dinner knives, plus an additional serving set with a teaspoon, pierced tablespoon, butter knife, and cold meat fork.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Use a flexible spatula or large spoon to gently fold in the flour, just until combined.
4: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and use a small offset spatula or butter knife to smooth the top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Knife held by woman shot by police was described as resembling butter knife
The situation began when police received a 911 call about a person with a knife near an apartment complex close to 12th Street and Osborn Road.
—Miguel Torres, Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Butter knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butter%20knife. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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