"Exacto knife" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Exacto knives [plural]
Etymology: From the brand name X-Acto, from exact. Etymology templates: {{l|en|X-Acto}} X-Acto, {{m|en|exact}} exact Head templates: {{en-noun|Exacto knives|head=Exacto knife}} Exacto knife (plural Exacto knives)
  1. A utility knife. Categories (topical): Tools

Inflected forms

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