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
• To cut the tile, score with a utility knife, then snap it apart with your hands or with pliers.
  — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
• 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
• Get a thick, black Sharpie marker and cut a very shallow groove in the tip with a razor blade or utility knife.
  — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Dec. 2023
• 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

Last Updated: 4 Dec 2024