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Definition of Cutlery
1. Noun. A cutting implement; a tool for cutting.
Specialized synonyms: Bolt Cutter, Cigar Cutter, Die, Edge Tool, Glass Cutter, Tile Cutter
Generic synonyms: Cutting Implement
Derivative terms: Cut
2. Noun. Tableware implements for cutting and eating food.
Specialized synonyms: Fork, Spoon, Spork, Table Knife
Terms within: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold
Generic synonyms: Tableware
Definition of Cutlery
1. n. The business of a cutler.
Definition of Cutlery
1. Noun. A collective ensemble of eating and serving utensils such as knives, forks and spoons. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cutlery
1. the occupation of a cutler [n -LERIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cutlery
Literary usage of Cutlery
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"On the other hand modern cutlery includes a great number of articles which are
not strictly cutting implements, but which, owing to their more or less ..."
2. The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History and Politics of the Year (1852)
"UK Loy, WT cutlery. UK Makin, W. Rag engine roller bars, bottom plates, and rag
knives. L*. ... Saws. UK Philp and Whicker. cutlery. UK Picault, GF cutlery. ..."
3. Official Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue by Great Exhibition, Robert Ellis (1851)
"cutlery, EDGE AND HAND TOOLS. INTRODUCTION. THE present Class in some decree
carries the attention again among the implements used in manufactures, ..."
4. Blue Book by Tiffany and Company (1893)
"TABLE cutlery DEPARTMENT. In addition to a large assortment of Pearl, Ivory, ...
's Table cutlery may be had with handles to match all their copyrighted ..."
5. Official Catalogue by United States Centennial Commission (1876)
"Pocket cutlery. P 71. 281 1415 Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Co. ... Table and
butchers* cutlery. N 70. 281 1416 United States Steel Shear Co., ..."
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