"sheath knife" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sheath knives [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|sheath knives}} sheath knife (plural sheath knives)
  1. A knife with a fixed blade that fits in a protective sheath when not in use; such a knife may be small (serving as a neck knife, boot knife, or pocketknife) or large (hung on a belt). Synonyms: sheath-knife Related terms: scabbard Coordinate_terms: clasp-knife, clasp knife, folding knife, folder

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Alternative forms

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