butter knife
See also: butterknife
English
A butter knife on top of a buttered crumpet.
Alternative forms
Noun
butter knife (plural butter knives)
- A non-serrated or unilaterally serrated table knife with a dull edge and rounded point, designed for spreading butter on a piece of bread without tearing it.
Usage notes
A master butter knife is a sharp-pointed, dull-edged knife used only to serve out pats of butter from a central butter dish to individual diners' plates.
Synonyms
- butter spreader
Translations
dull-edged knife for spreading butter
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