Meaning of the word "utility knife" in English

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utility knife

US /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.t̬i naɪf/
UK /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.t̬i naɪf/
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Noun

1.

a knife with a short, sharp blade, often retractable, used for cutting various materials in general household or craft tasks.

Example:
He used a utility knife to open the cardboard box.
Make sure to retract the blade of the utility knife when not in use.
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