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Exacto knife
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English
Etymology
From the brand name en X-Acto, from en exact. That brand pioneered the form factor. This form of the name is a genericization, but the trademark is still active.
Noun
Exacto knife Exacto knives
en informal A type of utility knife that has small, nonretracting, interchangeable blades.
en utility knife
en Stanley knife
Translations
utility knife
en Tools