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.
Synonyms
[edit]Translations
[edit]type of pocket knife
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