Swiss Army knife
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From the prominent (although not exclusive) association of this type of knife with officers of the Swiss Army; see Swiss Army knife § History for details.
Noun[edit]
Swiss Army knife (plural Swiss Army knives)
- Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.
- (figuratively, by extension) A tool that has many functions, one for every perceivable need.
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Translations[edit]
type of pocket knife
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