Exacto knife

English

Etymology

From the brand name X-Acto, from exact. That brand pioneered the form factor. This form of the name is a genericization, but the trademark is still active.

Noun

Exacto knife (plural Exacto knives)

1. (informal) A type of utility knife that has small, nonretracting, interchangeable blades.

   Hypernym: utility knife

   Coordinate term: Stanley knife

Translations

utility knife — see utility knife