cutlery

Noun
US[kuht-ler-ee]/ˈkʌtlɚi/3 syllables

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. a cutting implement; a tool for cuttingSynonyms: cuttercutting toolType of cutting implementKinds glass cutter, tile cutter, die, bolt cutter, edge tool, cigar cutter
  2. tableware implements for cutting and eating foodSynonyms: eating utensilType of tablewareKinds fork, spoon, Spork, table knifeParts handle, grip
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Cut′ler·y (kŭt′lẽr-y̆), noun

1. The business of a cutler.

2. Edged or cutting instruments, collectively, especially knives for cutting food.

3. eating utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors

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