canif

Definitions of canif
  1. noun
    a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
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    type of:
    couteau de poche
    a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
  2. noun
    a large knife with one or more folding blades
    synonyms: couteau de poche
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    type of:
    couteau de poche
    a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
  3. noun
    a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
    synonyms: couteau de poche
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    types:
    couteau de poche
    a large knife with one or more folding blades
    couteau à cran d'arrêt
    a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
    type of:
    couteau
    edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
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