"X-Acto" meaning in English

See X-Acto in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Trademark, 1920s, presumably from exact. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} X-Acto
  1. A utility knife, usually with a short, sharp, disposable blade mounted on a pen-like body, usually for crafts and hobbies; an X-Acto knife. Wikipedia link: X-Acto

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