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penknife

/ˈpen.naɪf/

Traduction: Petit couteau dont la lame se replie dans le manche, utilisé à l'origine pour tailler les plumes d'oie, et désormais porté généralement comme outil de poche.

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noun

/ˈpen.naɪf/B1formal
  • frPetit couteau dont la lame se replie dans le manche, utilisé à l'origine pour tailler les plumes d'oie, et désormais porté généralement comme outil de poche.

A small knife that folds into its handle, originally used for cutting and sharpening quill pens, now commonly carried as a pocket tool.

pluriel irrégulier

  1. Small folding knifeB1formal

    A small knife with a blade that folds into the handle, designed to be carried in a pocket.

    frCouteau de poche pliant

    • He used his penknife to open the package.
    • She always carries a penknife for camping trips.
    • The old penknife had a worn wooden handle.

    Synonymesclasp knifejackknifepocketknife

Formes
  • penknives plural form
  • penknives' possessive plural form
  • penknife's possessive singular form