Exacto knife

noun

Exacto knife

noun

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.

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Informal A type of utility knife that has small, nonretracting, interchangeable blades.

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