Swiss-army-knife Definition

noun

A brand of multi-function pocket knife or multitool, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

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(figuratively, by extension) A tool that has many functions, one for every perceivable need.
The smartphone is the Swiss Army knife of gadgets.
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Singular:
swiss-army-knife
Plural:
swiss-army-knives

Swiss-army-knife Sentence Examples

  • On the other hand, an experienced carpenter doesn't build a house using a Swiss Army knife.

  • He hoped she wasn't going to play a King Solomon and cut the damn thing in half but he withdrew a Swiss Army knife from his pocket.

  • Weller squirmed his large frame around, reaching into his pocket, retrieving first a handkerchief, then a set of keys and eventually a red Swiss Army knife.

  • Its known as the programmer's Swiss army knife.

  • Of course, the Swiss Army knife also provides a switchblade which can be used for whatever purpose you so desire.

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