penknifes (0 synonym found)

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Definition of penknifes:

(n) : A small pocketknife; (loosely) any pocketknife.
(n) : (dated) A small knife designed for safe and convenient storage, typically in the form of a miniature clasp-knife, or with blade retractable into the handle.
(v) : (transitive) To cut or carve with a penknife.
(n) : (archaic) A small knife for cutting the points of quill feathers or reeds into nibs to provide or repair writing implements, early versions were commonly small sheath knives.

Definition of penknifes:

(n) : A small pocketknife; (loosely) any pocketknife.
(n) : (dated) A small knife designed for safe and convenient storage, typically in the form of a miniature clasp-knife, or with blade retractable into the handle.
(v) : (transitive) To cut or carve with a penknife.
(n) : (archaic) A small knife for cutting the points of quill feathers or reeds into nibs to provide or repair writing implements, early versions were commonly small sheath knives.

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