How to Use utility knife in a Sentence

utility knife

noun
  • Step 3: Score the Edges Use a utility knife to score the edges of the glass.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Put the tip of the utility knife blade against the hook and pinch the blade there with your thumb.
    Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Score to the depth of a utility knife (if need be, score it from both sides) and snap it on the line.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 23 Jan. 2018
  • First, use a utility knife and a putty knife to cut and scrape away the old caulk.
    Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2017
  • Use a utility knife to cut the top and backer veneers to match the blanks.
    Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2021
  • If the problem is paint, use a utility knife to cut through the layers of paint to loosen the hinges.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Put a fresh blade into a utility knife and score the paint where the molding fits against the door.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 June 2020
  • Next, take a sharp utility knife and score a line around the perimeter of the protruding head of the tee.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2020
  • If there is caulk, cut through it with a utility knife, taking care not to scratch the tile.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Find the end of the spline and pry it up with a screwdriver or utility knife, then pull the rest of the spline out of the frame to release the old screen.
    New York Times, 5 Dec. 2020
  • Place the tile on a cutting board and trim that edge, using a ruler and utility knife with a new blade.
    Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Use a utility knife to score the siding lengthwise, and break the siding along this line.
    Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2023
  • Next, use a utility knife to cut a small slit in the heat mat and pull through the metal floor-sensing probe that’s attached to the mat.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Nov. 2020
  • With a utility knife, outline a small square on the tabletop with the white bubble in the center.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Ask an adult to carefully make a small hole in the center of the lid with the scissors or utility knife.
    Scientific American, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Use a razor blade or utility knife to trim excess film along the edges.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
  • To remove the zip ties, use strong scissors or a utility knife.
    Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Once the piece is applied, use a straightedge and utility knife to trim and remove the excess.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Use a utility knife with a fresh blade in it, or use a 1-inch-wide, razor-sharp chisel.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Once the piece is applied, trim and remove the excess with a straightedge and utility knife.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Slice through the softened caulk using a utility knife with a fresh blade or a caulk scraper.
    Norman Becker, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Step 5: Allow the veneer tape to cool for a few minutes, trim the edges with a utility knife, and sand the panels and edging.
    Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2019
  • If any air bubbles remain, use the tip of your utility knife or a pin to create a small hole in the middle of the bubble.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2020
  • But the minutes are, real and these are just the kind of matchups the Warriors wait for in unleashing their utility knife.
    Doug Norrie, SI.com, 20 Jan. 2018
  • Remove the drywall on the remaining side of the outline by using a utility knife to cut down the center of the stud.
    Joseph Truini and Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2020
  • To fix a popped nail or screw, start by twisting the tip of a utility knife into the wall to carve away the joint compound from the fastener head.
    Joseph Truini and Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Remove Bonds on Lower Sash Using a utility knife or 5-in-1 tool, go around the edge of the lower sash to cut the paint line or caulk.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Use a straightedge and utility knife to cut between the points, forming a notch in each pocket.
    Jeremy Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 20 Aug. 2018
  • Use a straightedge and utility knife to cut between the points, forming a notch in each pocket [1].
    Jeremy Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2020
  • The super-sharp utensils include – a chef’s knife, a santoku knife, and a utility knife.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024

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